Biography

Christa Leon officially joined University Laboratory School in July 2019 with more than 15 years experience as a principal. Most recently, she served as the founding principal of Mayfair Laboratory School, a kindergarten through 8th grade magnet program that has a longstanding partnership with ULS.

Under her leadership, Mayfair grew quickly from a kindergarten through third grade school to a thriving kindergarten through eighth grade program in just six years, while simultaneously earning the National Magnet School of Distinction Award and the National 2017 Green Ribbon School. Mrs. Leon has also previously served as principal of Twin Oaks Elementary School and assistant principal of Northeast Elementary.

She holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Louisiana State University and a masters degree in education from Southeastern Louisiana University.