Where LEAP Youth Development Leads
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Discover where our former team members are today and how their experiences at LEAP helped shape their professional journeys.
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Meet Our Alumni
 Madison JohnsonTeacher at New Hampstead K-8Time at LEAP Career Path 2 years Education Her LEAP Journey Madison Johnson spent two years with LEAP Youth Development as a Group Leader pursuiing her career in education. After serving as a Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Marlow Elementary, she achieved her goal of becoming a First Grade Teacher at New Hampstead K-8. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Madison credits LEAP with strengthening her leadership skills, deepening her passion for education, and teaching her the importance of building meaningful relationships with students. " Don't let your students have all of the fun - get in on the fun too ! " - Madison Johnson, LEAP Alumni |
 Christopher YoungPatient Administrative Coordinator and Physical Therapist Technician Time at LEAP Career Path 2 years Healthcare His LEAP Journey Chris Young served as a Group Leader at LEAP Youth Development from 2022 to 2024, where he developed valuable leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that continue to benefit him in his career. He earned his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University and currently works as a Patient Administrative Coordinator and Physical Therapist Technician at Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy while pursuing his Masters degree in Sports Management. Chris credits his time at LEAP with strengthening his patience, adaptability, and ability to connect with others, skills he now applies when working with patients from diverse backgrounds. " Enjoy the experience and understand that you are making a bigger impact than you might realize. The children you work with look up to you, and something as simple as encouraging them, being patient, or showing them that you care can make a difference in their lives. Also, take advantage of the opportunity to develop your leadership and communication skills because those skills carry over into almost any career. Don't feel pressured to have your entire future figured out because sometimes the experiences you gain along the way help prepare you for opportunities you never expected. " - Chris Young, LEAP Alumni |
 Emily SmithParaprofessional at Sandhill ElementaryTime at LEAP Career Path 3.5 years Education Her LEAP Journey From Floater to Program Coordinator, Emily embraced every opportunity to grow as a leader and mentor. Her time at LEAP Youth Development strengthened her skills in teamwork, leadership, and supporting those around her while reinforcing her passion for working with elementary-aged students. Today, Emily serves as a paraprofessional at Sand Hill Elementary and is pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Georgia Southern University. She continues to carry the lessons and relationships built through LEAP into the classroom as she prepares for a career in education. " Accept feedback with grace, always support your team members, and remain open to learning new things. You will grow every single day that you show up and clock in! " - Emily Smith, LEAP Alumni
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