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Landmark Leadership

Academy offers intentional leadership development

"Leadership does not just happen, it must be intentionally developed," said

Landmark Christian School headmaster Matt Skinner.

Two years ago, Landmark began to research the concept of training students

to be leaders. "We searched over 2,000 schools nationwide," reported

High School Dean of Students Mike Titus, "and what we found was that

intentional leadership training in our schools (both public and private),

is a rarity."

In response to this void, and with the help of community leaders, the concept

and curriculum of the Landmark Leadership Academy curriculum has been developed.

Through the Academy, Landmark high school students will be given the opportunity

to learn the skills and principles of effective servant leadership from some

of Atlanta's most successful business leaders. Enrolled students will meet

once a weekly during their activity period.

Nationally recognized speaker Tim Elmore recently kicked off the Leadership

Academy to the Landmark high school students during a two-day seminar. Elmore

and other speakers introduced students to various leadership concepts such

as mentoring, personal vision, decision-making, time management, creative

thinking and becoming a maximum man or woman of excellence.

The response has been overwhelming. Over 160 students have signed up to

be a part of the new program, according to program coordinator Titus.

After attending the conference, Scott Chartier, a senior at Landmark, realized, "I

am not living up to my full potential. I have been willing to settle for

less, but I will not settle anymore." Senior Amanda Broussard feels

that she has the potential for leadership, but acknowledged, "I need

to be trained and this is a great opportunity."

The Landmark Leadership Academy is a year-long, voluntary program available

to students in grades 9-12. The purpose of the Academy is to teach students

the Biblical principles of servant leadership, assist in developing leadership

skills, and provide opportunities to apply the principles and skills learned.

Students completing the courses will receive credit, which will be recorded

and sent to prospective colleges and universities as part of their official

transcript.

"Cultivating servant leaders is one of the strategic goals that Landmark

has adopted, in our quest to become the best possible Christian school," Skinner

explained.

Landmark Christian School partners with Christian families to pursue and

nurture excellence in the spiritual, academic, artistic, physical, and social

growth of our students. They offer a comprehensive, academically rigorous

K4-12 education within a non-denominational, Christ-centered worldview. For

more information on the Landmark Leadership Academy, visit landmarkchristianschool.org

or contact Mike Titus at [email protected] or 770-306-0647, ext. 256.