Meet the Principal

Leah Whitford

Leah Whitford

  • Email: lwhitfor@kusd.edu
  • Phone: 262-359-6245
  • Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor in Education from Ball State University
  • Master’s degree: Masters in Educational Leadership, American College of Education; Masters in Curriculum and Design, National Louis University
  • Began career in education: 1987

Career highlights Career highlights

I taught for 25 years, first in North Carolina at Camp Lejeune, as a kindergarten and second grade teacher, then in Gurnee, IL where I taught first, second and multiage for 19 years, and later in Dodgeville, WI where I was a first grade teacher for two years. I began my administrative career in Lancaster, WI where I served as the elementary principal for 6 years before becoming a member of KUSD as the principal of Grant Elementary.

Hobbies Hobbies

Spending time with my family, reading, and exploring new places

Favorite school subjects Favorite school subjects

Language Arts – especially reading

What I love most about LakeView What I love most about Grant

Welcome to Grant Elementary! I am thrilled to be a member of such a dynamic and caring school community! Grant has over a hundred years of building strong, trusting relationships with families and the surrounding community. We are proud to have created a “home away from home” where our students feel loved and supported while they are challenged in their learning. We truly are a family.

Favorite quote or mantra Favorite quote or mantra

“Do the best you can until you know better Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou

Favorite sports team Favorite sports team

I love football. Packers are my preferred team, but I will watch just about any NFL game.