Ms. Karen Leeper has been in education for over 10 years, as both a teacher and administrator. She has extensive administrative experience, and for the past 8 years at Evergreen Charter School she was a teacher,  the Assistant Principal, and now she is the Principal. Ms. Leeper holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from University of Buffalo, with a concentration in Early Childhood. She also holds a graduate degree in Childhood Education, and completed a post-master’s Certificate in Advanced Study in Educational Leadership and Administration at College of Saint Rose.

Ms. Weigand has been in education for 32 years. She has served as an Elementary School Teacher, Dual Language Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Academic Intervention Teacher, Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Elementary School Director.

Ms. Weigand holds several degrees including a master’s degree in Education with a Specialization in Early Childhood. Ms. Weigand brings passion and dedication to ensure that all children receive an excellent education aligned to state standards. She works closely with staff to provide students with a learning experience set in a safe, positive, and academically rich environment.

Ms. Elena Litescu has been in education for more than 17 years, with more than nine years experience as an Administrator. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, with a dual major in Physics and Chemistry. In 2002, she decided to go back to school, and completed a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Human Resources. Ms. Litescu continued her educational journey and in March of 2020, She was conferred a Doctoral Degree in Education. She is passionate about helping students reach their full potential.