Meet Our Team

Dr. Lindsey Balderaz 

lindsey.balderaz@thetlacademy.com

Ms. Bailey Layman

baily.layman@thtlacademy.com

Ms. Marjorie Lofton

 "As an early childhood educator, I aspire not only to help children learn fundamental skills but encourage them to be excited in exploring new things. I strive to provide creative experiences that will forever impact a child's life. I am a childhood educator because I want to change the world. I know education is where I can have the greatest impact, therefore I feel blessed to work with Transformative Leadership Academy. I look forward to growing with your children and creating a bright future." 

marjorie.lofton@thetlacademy.com

Ms. Charla Marcum

"I feel blessed to be part of the innovative Academy. At Transformative Leadership Academy, our focus and our sense of community plays a major role in fostering the love of learning. A great educators nurtures the individual; believes in and celebrates their uniqueness, while fostering that child specially. Exploration should be major emphasis in teaching and not an afterthought. Without exploration, creativity, and confidence cannot be developed to it's full potential. I am very excited to be part of the Transformative Leadership Academy and look forward to many successful years." 

charla.marcum@thetlacademy.com

Ms. Dianna Scott

“I’m a BELIEVER in intrinsic motivation. As educators, we have the voice to discount traditional beliefs where students are identified based on a score that stifles creative thinking. At the Transformative Leadership Academy, we are blessed to create an atmosphere that nurtures confidence, individuality, and generates a desire to learn beyond the grade. This sense of empowerment enables students to develop a life-long internal “fire” for knowledge.” 

dianna.scott@thetlacademy.com

Ms. Traci Collins

"As an educator, it is my goal to inspire students to become lifelong learners. Every child is capable of greatness and I want to motivate them to use their curiosity and imagination to learn about whatever excites them. I believe this type of student-centered learning will not only produce well rounded students, it will cultivate lifelong learners who will become successful adults who will change the world."

traci.collins@thetlacademy.com 

Ms. Lori Salazar

"All children should experience a learning environment that will enhance their curiosity and imagination. This environment will lead to a real understanding and connection to the fast paced world and the experiences will direct students to success in a path of their choice. As an educator, I believe this academy provides a method of education that will lead to lifelong learning experiences, and with confidence, a bright future for our children." 

lori.salazar@thetlacademy.com

Ms. Rebekah Chambers

 "My philosophy is every child is a natural learner and can blossom when guided in the right direction. What works for some, may not work for others and that’s OKAY. As a teacher, it’s our job to figure out what DOES work and use it to bring out the best in the kids. I am so excited to be a part of a team that recognizes and embraces these values." 

rebekah.chambers@thetlacademy.com

Ms. Amy Dutcher

 "I believe that teaching and education is not a one size fits all. I believe that all students learn best when they are in a positive learning environment where they feel included, comfortable, and safe with each other. I am grateful to be part of Transformative Leadership Academy."

amy.dutcher@thetlacademy.com