Administrative Staff

Lisa Hanlon Schroeder has worked for over 30 years in both public and private schools.  She has engaged in consultation and assessment practices, and in private school administration.  She holds both a Bachelor of Science degree and Masters degree in Special Education.  She is certified by the states of Alabama and Missouri in the areas of Learning Disabilities, Emotional Conflict  and School Psychometry.  From 1977 to 1991, she was an administrator and consultant in both private and public schools in St. Louis, Missouri.  In 1992, along with Dr. John Sumners, Lisa formed the Southeast Center.  She and Dr. Sumners were successful in developing a dynamic program for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with mild to moderate disabilities.  She soon went on to found Churchill Academy in 1996.

Lisa's very successful vision was to create a model school that would fill an educational void in the community.  She felt compelled to address the academic and social issues that challenge young people with disabilities.  She accomplished this goal with determination, an amazing work ethic, and with the ongoing support of her family.

You may e-mail Ms. Schroeder at lhschroeder@churchillacademymontgomery.com

Judy Hall came to Churchill Academy in 1997 and has taught in Classrooms E through high school.  She received her Bachelors degree in Special Edcation from Troy State University in 1973, and later received her Masters in Specific Learning Disabilities from Auburn University Montgomery.  Prior to coming to Churchill, Judy taught 25 years in the Montgomery Public Schools as a Learning Disability Resource teacher, Math and English LD Resource Teacher/Inclusion Specialist.

In the fall of 2010 Judy moved to the Student Services Coordinator position.  In this position Judy serves as a curriculum coordinator and a student facilitator.  She is the liason between the classroom teachers and the students to insure that the key tenants of the Churchill Academy mission statement are fulfilled.  The title of Student Services Coordinator does not begin to describe Judy's significance at Churchill Academy.

You may e-mail Ms. Hall at jhall@emailchurchill.com

Hope Cassidy joined the Churchill staff in 1998.  She has established herself as a contributor in every aspect of the school.  Hope brings with her a wealth of medical experience from the field of neurological assessment.  While at Churchill, Hope has willingly assumed many and varied professional responsibilities at Churchill.  Churchill benefits from her expertise, flexibility, and committment.

You may e-mail Mrs. Cassidy at hcassidy@emailchurchill.com

Leigh Parker came to Churchill Academy as a parent in 1999.  Before long, we recognized her unique talents and recruited her as a substitue teacher.  In 2004, she began teaching full time in the lower school.  She gradually worked her way up through the classes and in 2006, she began teaching in the high school.  Leigh sees her work at Churchill as a calling.  She states that making a difference for students with special needs is what she was "meant to do."  Leigh has a real desire to meet each student's needs and to motivate them to do their best.  She has always shown a significant commitment to the students and the mission of the school.  Her work with the Center For Learning allows her to serve, not only Churchill students, but the community at large.

If you are interested in the Center For Learning's tutoring or consulting services, please give Mrs. Parker a call at (334) 462-6172.

You may e-mail Mrs. Parker at lparker@emailchurchill.com

This multi-talented individual came our way in the summer of 2011 and we knew she would be a great asset to our staff.  She attended both Wichita State University and Auburn University of Montgomery and graduated from the later with a B.S. degree in Physical Education.  Not only does Christy have several years of experience in teaching physical education, she also worked at a local day care as an assistant administrator.  In the mornings Christy is our Office Manager and in the afternoons she is "Coach Hart".  She teaches our students to love P.E. with a variety of creative and motivating activities!

You may e-mail Mrs. Hart at chart@emailchurchill.com