Audra May
Head of School
I was born the oldest daughter in a family of four children. My mother and father were wonderful parents, both of whom love Jesus and demonstrated that on a daily basis. In all that we did and everywhere we went, we were always taught to live our faith and be doers of the word, not just hearers only. My parents lived this out as my father has been a deacon in his local church for over 30 years and my mother, the pastor’s secretary.
I graduated from High School in a small town in Texas and went on to play basketball in college. I graduated from Texas A&M and married my husband, Brandon. In January 2014, we will have been married for 20 years. We have four awesome and incredibly handsome boys, Travis, Ryan, Jared, and David. We are avid Aggie fans and love anything that requires bats, gloves, helmets or goals! Brandon and I will forever be in bleachers until the boys move on to college!
God called me to Legacy through my desire to spend more time with my oldest son who, at the time, was in PreK. After a visit to the local public school to see their Kindergarten classes, I knew I did not want to pursue that route. My next step was to investigate private schooling which I found to be a stretch financially for one, and out of the question for four children. As I began to explore other options, I was introduced to NAUMS (National Association of University Model Schools). After speaking with their director, I was sold on the model. I began talking with parents and drumming up support, never believing that I would someday be running a school. But, nearly ten years later, here I am. I count serving as Legacy’s Head Administrator one of the most treasured privileges I’ve ever had. My Legacy community is really just an extension of my own family, and I am blessed to have so many people praying for and supporting me and my children.
One of the great things about Legacy, and the reason God gave me the vision to begin this school, was so that my children would know what they believe and why they believe it. Like their grandparents had taught me, our faith was to be lived out loud so that others would come to know Christ. I am so thankful for the additional time I have been given with my children because of the UMS model. Our motto is, “Here am I! Send me!” Isaiah 6:8. I want my children to be the hands and feet of Jesus as they stand firm in their faith and unashamedly proclaim the good news. I can’t wait to see how God’s plan unfolds for them and what adventures he has in store for their future.
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Jeana Francis
Chief Operating Officer
My husband and I were born and raised in south Louisiana. In August of 2006, we transferred to Texas. This was an extremely difficult move for me having grown up very near and dear to family and friends. Soon after our move, I began looking for a job to get plugged in and meet new friends. Ironically, I met Audra May at the ballpark and we instantly became friends. Hearing of her vision of the school and her learning of my desire to find a job, I interviewed and began working at Legacy in November of 2006. Legacy is such a blessing to me and has brought so much more than just a job. It has ignited a passion in me to provide a loving, caring, safe and unique environment for our families and students to attend school, receive a great education and grow in their Christian faith.
I met and married my husband Brian in 1991. God has blessed us with four beautiful children (Barrett, Ethan, Molly and Wyatt) who keep us happily busy. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, crafting, sewing and running. I have completed 2 marathons and several half-marathons and am planning on more races in my future. Running has shown not only to be a way to improve my physical health, strengthen my friendships but to grow my faith. It is through running and the quiet time that I am able to have my most intimate conversations with the Lord.
The bible verse that I attempt to live by daily and instill in my children, is Luke 6:31 “Do to other as you would have them do to you.” Otherwise known as The Golden Rule.
Cameron LeBlanc
Chief Financial Officer
My husband and I moved to Texas four years ago from Connecticut and it has been such a blessing for us. Two of our three children were born here and now God has blessed me with an amazing opportunity to serve at Legacy Preparatory! I’ve been married nine years and have three wonderful children – Lily, Caitlin and Luke. Lily and Caitlin will be attending Legacy this coming year.
I was born and raised in Georgia and attended The University of Georgia for my undergraduate degree. I went on to complete my Master’s in Accounting at The University of Notre Dame and met my husband in the process. We’ve lived in Florida, Indiana and Connecticut and we really hope that Texas sticks! We’ve enjoyed exploring all the places we’ve lived and meeting people from different backgrounds. I’ve been blessed to work at remarkable companies such as The Home Depot and ESPN and I hope to bring a unique perspective to LPCA.
Amanda Jones
Upper School Principal
Christian education has been a passion of mine for over 15 years. I hold a B.A. from the University of Houston and a M.A. in Christian Education from Southwestern Seminary. Legacy’s passion for quality, Christ-centered education coincides with my own desires to see students grow in their understanding of the love of Christ through the pursuit of excellence in learning, all for the glory of God. My husband Nick and I have been married for fifteen years and have four daughters who attend Legacy. My favorite bible verse is Romans 1:16-17: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’”
Cassandra Yearwood
Upper School Assistant Principal
Hello! My name is Cassandra Yearwood and I’m excited to serve the Legacy community as the new Upper School Assistant Principal. A little about me…I have been married to my husband, Robert, for 16 years. We have two children, Kayla and Christian, who both attend Legacy in 8th and 10th grade, respectively. We are members of Impact Church of The Woodlands where my husband serves as an associate pastor. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Applied Learning and Development with a mathematics specialization from The University of Texas at Austin (Hook ‘em Horns) and my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction-Mathematics Education from The University of Houston-Main Campus. My professional passions are teaching and walking along side other teachers. I love spending time with my family and watching football, basketball, and softball. My favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”.
Lisa Bontrager
Elementary Principal
I am a native Texan raised in Canton, a small east Texas town of about 3,000 residents until the first of each month when the town grows to over 100,000 on First Monday Weekend. Jesus became my savior when I was nine years old. I graduated from East Texas A&M University with my Bachelor of Science and received my Master of Education degree from Lamar University. I have been blessed to work out my passion of leading and learning in education since 1983. My favorite bible verse is Deuteronomy 6:5 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
Katy Evans
Director of Performing Arts
Katy is a graduate of Texas A&M, wife of the coolest dude in town, and mother to three energetic children, all of whom attend Legacy. Guided by the Holy Spirit, fueled by caffeine, and driven by a passion for all things creative, she began her employment at Legacy as a high school English teacher in 2011 before founding the theater arts program (FOIL) in 2015. Now serving as the Director of Fine Arts in addition to running the theater arts program, her goal is to foster a culture of appreciation for the arts, as well as provide positive opportunities and experiences for creatively gifted students who wish to develop their skills. When she’s not working, Katy can be found in participating in the community theater scene on and off stage, volunteering at church, or enjoying time with her family and friends.
Thomas Loria
Director of Athletics
Thomas brings 30 years of Houston Area High School baseball coaching experience, 22 as head coach, to Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy program. His carrier started at Humble High School in 1989 as an assistant varsity coach, after graduating from Stephen F Austin State University. From 1994 – 2017, Thomas served as head coach at Kempner High School, Nacogdoches High School, Cypress Woods High School, and Clear Lake High School, as well as Legacy Prep in 2022. During his years as head coach, he compiled 317 wins, placing numerous
players in college, as well as the professional level.
After retirement from public school, Thomas spent 3 years as a team sales rep for Barcelona Sports. He is currently President of the Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association, and the Co-Founder/President of the Triple Crown Cancer Foundation. He has 2 children, Brooks (25) who lives in Austin, and Maddie (17), who is a senior at Bridgeland High School.
“I can do all things through he who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13
Lori Ivey
Director of Admissions
I grew up in a small town in southern Illinois with a younger brother and cousins galore. I graduated from the University of Illinois (Go Illini!!) with a degree in accounting. I worked in public accounting and for Abbott Labs before I met my husband. We moved to Texas when he was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi and have never left this great state! We have been married for over twenty years and have been blessed with three children – Emma, Madilyn (LPCA Class of 2022), and Walker (LPCA Class of 2027).
In my spare time I like to read, travel and take pilates classes. I also love teaching faith formation and sharing my love of Jesus with fifth graders at St. Anthony of Padua. I have enjoyed my time at Legacy where I love that the students here can pray and share their faith daily. My favorite bible verses are Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Susan Rush
Academic Advisor
I have been married for 28 years to Jeff Rush and have 3 children. My daughter, Sydney, began attending Legacy as an 8th grader and graduated in 2019. I have over 20 years of Student Services experience in higher education. I worked for 3 years at Texas A&M University as a counselor within the College of Liberal Arts, 3 years at Galveston College, and 17 years in various positions within the Lone Star College System. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s degree in Educational/Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University. My primary role in higher education has been as a career counselor, assisting students who have been unsure of their career direction or needing a clearer path on how to reach their ultimate career goals. Through various programs throughout my career, I have also worked with high school students who were transitioning to college. I have 2 favorite bible verses: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”