Dayton Leadership Academies

A Leader In Me School With A School Culture of Joy and Achievement

Intervention Team

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Robin Gales
K-2 Intervention
Cionna Herron
3-4th Grade Intervention Specialist

Mrs. Herron was born and raised in Dayton,OH. She has her Associates Degree, and is currently attending Central State University to finish her Degree in Education. Mrs. Herron has six years of experience in Education; three of those years were spent with DPS. She has two children that inspire her everyday to be a better educator. 

Roberta Kisker
Roberta Kisker
4-6 Reading Intervention

Mrs. Kisker attended Wheaton College, IL. BA, English Literature, Brandeis University.   MFA, Acting and the  London Academy of Performing Arts, London, UK. Shakespeare Performance.  She is certified in Wilson Phonics and The Writing Revolution


She has taught middle School Drama, Weston, MA (1 yr); Kindermusik, Prince Georges County, MD (9 yrs) ; Preaching, MDiv Program, Drew Theological Seminary (1 yr) and Wesley Theological Seminary (9 yrs); Substitute Teacher, Pathway School of Discovery (2 yrs); Reading Interventionist, Dayton Leadership Academies (8 yrs)


She  loves collaborating with creative teachers. At DLA, we are a team with a unifying vision. We have a strong presence of love and support, and a rich sense of humor.  She especially love the students. She teaches in order to draw out the best in each young person. Regardless of their past performance or challenging circumstances, each student has multiple opportunities to step forward and shine; academically, personally, and as a crucial member of various smaller communities within the school.


 

 



Liz Kraft
Liz Kraft
5th-6th Grade Intervention Specialist

Mrs. Kraft has her Masters in Middle School Teaching.  This is her second year at DLA. She loves the DLA model and how invested the school is in helping students be successful. 


Jeremiah Lewis
Jeremiah Lewis
Intervention Specialist 4-5th Grade

Mr. Lewis attended Sinclair Community College and received his Associates Degree in Liberal Arts.  He also has a B.A. in Organizational Leadership. He has served as a mentor in the inner city group for 17 years, been a youth Pastor and a youth specialist at Omega Baptist Church and Fort McKinley Church.  He loves the flexibility, resources and loving atmosphere of DLA.


Nicole Mitchell
Nicole Mitchell
K-2 Intervention Specialist and SST Coordinator

Ms. Mitchell has her Masters in Educational Leadership.  She has been a teacher for 17 years! She enjoys collaborating with the DLA staff and learning new information to assist student learning experiences.


Jenise Stanley
Jenise Stanley
Reading Intervention 2-3rd Grade
Ms. Stanley has her Bachelors in  Early Childhood Education, from Lourdes University. She has been teaching for 4 years as a 3rd grade teacher and, 5 years in preschool. She  loves that the DLA community feels like a family.
Tracey Weimer
Tracey Weimer
JA Intervention Specialist
Mr. Weimer received his BS in Secondary Education from Indiana University. He is currently attending the University of Dayton in pursuit of a Graduate Degree. He is married, has three grown children, and also has a five month old grandson. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and listening to music.