Name Preference: Mr. Ranch
Pronouns: He/Him/Mr.
At LJA since: 2022
Contact info: deonl@laurajeffreyacademy.org
Education: 8+ years of working in the SPPS district, as well as the juvenile detention center, big brother big sister programs/ parks and recreations and finally, High School Diploma.
What inspires you? Every new scholar/family I come into contact with— former, new or returning!
What do you love most about LJA? I can be myself and show my talents, and watch scholars grow every day
What is your hope for LJA scholars? To shoot for the stars and have confidence. Be independent and take these skills with them throughout the rest of their lives!
What skill would you love to learn? Speaking French
What would it be if you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life? French toast
If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be? Dhabi
Deon Lara