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About
About
Shelby Leonardi is a parent of two current EPA students, William and Amelia, and one EPA graduate, Robert. She is the current vice chair of the EPA Board of Directors. Mrs. Leonardi is an instructor at the UofSC School of Law and previously worked as a practicing attorney in Columbia. She has served on numerous boards and currently serves on the boards of the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation and the Riverbanks Society.
Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
I love EPA and am passionate about its continued excellent and future growth. My oldest child, now a freshman in high school, started at EPA in 4K the year the school first opened. My younger two children, now in 4th grade and 7th grade, have also been at EPA since 4K. Seeing EPA grow from a tiny school in a converted strip mall to a thriving community with two state-of-the-art campuses has brought me great joy. Serving on the board has only increased my appreciation for the school and its exceptionally committed and caring teachers, staff, and administration. While seeing the "sausage get made" is often a turnoff in an organization, I can attest to the opposite being true while serving on the EPA Board. I hope to serve another term to guide the school continue on its trajectory toward its bright future and to help Mr. Hart continue the warm and inclusive culture ably crafted and led by Mr. Bounds during his tenure. My longevity with the school and my current board service since 2020 give me a unique perspective on the challenges currently facing EPA and how to best address them moving forward.
Leonardi.MOVCOnnection to East Point Academy:
COnnection to East Point Academy:
Shelby Leonardi is a parent of two current EPA students, William and Amelia, and one EPA graduate, Robert.
professional and/or community activities, volunteering, including boards and commissions (not related to East Point Academy):
professional and/or community activities, volunteering, including boards and commissions (not related to East Point Academy):
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation, Board Secretary; Riverbanks Society, Board Member
skills CANDIDATE would bring to the Board of Directors and how these skills can be best utilized:
skills CANDIDATE would bring to the Board of Directors and how these skills can be best utilized:
I have been working on my leadership skills through board service on many boards over the past twenty years as well as through managerial roles within a private law firm and in a university setting. My leadership experience, combined with my law degree, give me skills that are helpful in navigating government regulations and personnel issues. My experience with strategic planning in various organizations helps guide my vision for EPA's future. My familiarity with the EPA Board, its culture, and the dynamic between the Board and EPA's Leadership Team make me particularly well-suited to serve another term on the Board.
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