Lift For Life Academy

October UPDATES

Athletics at LFLA

Our athletic director, Chandra Palmer, has a sharp mind, a clever wit and an energy level that defies logic. She's working to ensure our sports and physical education programs offer students a broad, stimulating, and challenging experience.

This year our Varsity football team is off to a great start with five wins and two losses. And, this is all happening without a football field of our own. 

The Girls' Varsity volleyball team is 14-4 and the Junior Varsity team is sitting undefeated with a record of 9-0. We're ranked third in District competition with the first round on October 22nd.

Our first-year cross-country team has participated in six meets with one more to go before District competition on October 29th. One of our freshman runners, Dayvon Walker, placed in three meets and is set to break 20 minutes in a 3.2-mile distance, a strong showing for a first-time freshman. 

We had our first middle school flag football team this year with both boys and girls. It was a quick season (only four games) but we were able to teach foundational skills and improved every single game. Definitely the beginning of something we can really grow into. (Photo above)

Lastly, our elementary school had its first co-ed volleyball team with 15 students. The team played on Saturdays and the season was fun and entertaining for both families and staff.

Listen to our Athletic Director, Chandra Palmer, give a quick rundown on LFLA sports for this year.

A Note from Marshall

The pandemic had a substantial effect on our students' reading and math skills at the elementary school. For close to a year and a half, children were learning remotely and parents juggled jobs and playing teacher, particularly with grade school children.

In response to this challenge, we hired two reading interventionists and one math interventionist. All young scholars' reading and math skills were assessed and they were then placed in one of three tiers.

Tier One students are performing at grade level; Tier Two students need short-term intervention to bring them up to grade level, and Tier Three students require ongoing intervention due to learning disabilities or developmental delays. 

While reading or doing math, interventionists utilize various tools to engage more of the student's senses such as play-doh, kinetic sand, and calming sounds. 

Milo, the reading therapy dog, is also at school three days a week. Students love reading to Milo and he's definitely a positive incentive. 

Milo makes reading fun and that's a huge win.

Reading to Milo. 

Last year, children engaged with a camel, pony, Patagonia, baby kangaroo, and silky chickens.

So what's in store for this year? Well, this year we have four Australorp chickens of our own that scholars helped hatch and now feed and care for on a regular basis.

The Australorp chicken originated in Australia and has deep black feathers. Australorps are known for their playful, friendly demeanors and also their productive egg-laying. It is said that an Australorpe chicken holds the record for the most eggs laid by a chicken - one hen laid 364 eggs in 365 days! Whoa!

On October 26th, a miniature donkey is going to visit along with a couple of goats. Ducks and snakes might also be in the picture so be on the lookout for updates. 

2nd Graders checking out the first chicken egg.

Our Distinguished Boards

Our two Boards are composed of talented, strategic thought leaders who dedicate their time and skills to enhancing the vision and quality of our educational institution. We are grateful for their service. They're working to make us the best that we can possibly be!

Board of Directors

Scott Dolan, President

Tami Fernandez, Vice President,

Kate Hatfield, Secretary

Brian Liberman, Treasurer

Ernest Banks

Dennis Cope

Sheila Gurley

Beau Herndon

Mary Jo Liberstein, Ph.D.

Mark Schweiss, CFP, CPA, CFA

Debbie Champion-Snyder

Steven Stone

Gina Wischmeyer

Javon McFadden, student representative

Foundation Board

Tami Fernandez, President

Todd Taylor, Vice President

Scott Dolan, Secretary

Erich Thurmann, Treasurer

Marshall Cohen

Marylen Mann

Dr. Katrice Noble

Carol Staenberg