The Lake Mary Management Team
Susan Collins - Owner/Co-Director
Susan is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a double major in Economics and Political Science. Her career has spanned Management, Marketing, and Finance with Fortune 100 Companies to Legacy Academy for Children where she envisions creating the premier child learning center in Central Florida. She returned to Seminole Community College to study Early Childhood Education and obtained a CDA as well as a Director's Credential. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Association of Child Care Professionals, and the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce to keep up to date on learning activities to assist the children and to be an active member in the community.
Cheryl McLeod - Director
Cheryl McLeod is the Director for Legacy Academy Lake Mary. Cheryl has 24 years of experience in this role, directing centers in both Georgia and Florida. Cheryl's Director Credential combined with many years in early childhood and her experience as an LPN make her a tremendous asset to our team. Cheryl has opened many facilities from ground up and has led the accreditation process for both NAEYC and Apple. Cheryl is married and has 5 children and 5 grandchildren. She enjoys spending time at the beach and traveling both domestic and abroad.
Lezlee Oliver-Crumpler - Curriculum Coordinator
Lezlee Oliver-Crumpler is the Curriculum Coordinator for Legacy Academy Lake Mary. She has over eight years of experience as well as an AA degree from Seminole Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Central Florida. She believes that education has an important impact on young children for the advancement of their future. Lezlee joined us in 2007 as our Summer Camp counselor and later moved into the three year old classroom. Her passion for teaching and professional demeanor will allow her to make great strides in her new role. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son who is also part of our Legacy family. Quote: "When working with children, listen to them to understand, not just to respond".
