Our Team
Zach and Megan Duke
Founders
Zach and Megan founded the Indiana Leadership Academy out of a love to see the community and families transformed and empowered for the glory of God. The Duke family has long roots in this community and a deep desire to see it flourish for generations to come. Zach also serves as a Global Catalyst for Biglife, a disciple-making ministry, and Megan is a full-time Christian music artist and loves being a Momma.
Lydia Mansour - Head Tutor
4th Grade
Lydia studied Psychology and Education at Liberty University. She has worked in education for 8 years and has a passion to work with children. In her own words, Lydia says ILA has been the greatest experience. “It is so family-oriented and I love that I get to work with families who are passionate about working with me to help their children learn and grow personally, spiritually, and academically. It brings me so much joy! I absolutely love what I do and being a part of the ILA community!”
Katie Anne Headley
2nd Grade
Katie Anne will be married to Eshaan in August! They live in Greenwood. Katie Anne graduated from Butler University with a degree in Organizational Communication & Leadership. She has since been with the global mission organization, Cru. She has served with Cru in Indianapolis & most recently spent a year in the Middle East working to share the Gospel with college students. She is excited to be with the ILA family because of the emphasis ILA has on discipling children in order to develop strong servants of God!
Jessica Chastain
1st Grade
Jessica lives in Martinsville with her husband Martin and two children, Sawyer & Ruthie. She attends Emmanuel Church and enjoys spending her free time reading or rucking. She graduated Franklin College with a degree in Spanish and earned her teaching certificate through TeacherReady, a CAEP accredited program affiliated with the University of West Florida. Jessica has taught everything from preschool to 8th grade; but most enjoys teaching reading. She is excited to tutor this year’s first grade class!
Lindsay Tipmore
Kindergarten
Lindsay earned her early childhood education degree from Olivet Nazarene University. She has taught in a classroom setting for eleven years and has also had the unique opportunity to teach English to Chinese students online. She loves teaching because every day is different and she enjoys seeing students get excited about the "little" things in life. Lindsay is married to Randy and they have two children, Hugh (4th grade at ILA) and Dakota (kindergarten at ILA). She is excited to start her second year at ILA teaching kindergarten this year. She feels very blessed to be able to include Jesus in every part of the school day and looks forward to helping her students grow in their love for learning this year!
Julie Kelly
Pre-K
Julie lives in Center Grove with her husband, Kip. They have 2 daughters (24 and 26) a son (20). She earned a degree in elementary education from Ball State University. She especially enjoys working with preschool and kindergarten, which she has done for 15 years (with time off to raise her children). Julie and Kip are involved with Emmanuel Church in Greenwood where they are co-leaders of their small group. Julie’s favorite times are spent with family and the family dogs. She is very excited to join the ILA family and is looking forward to a fantastic year!
Cindy Garrity
Executive Assistant
Hello. My name is Cindy Garrity. Three years ago I retired after 22 years of teaching in the public school system and this year I am excited to be working with the ILA family.
I was raised in Bargersville and attended Center Grove Schools. I have been married to my wonderfully patient husband, Dennis since 1988 and together we have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Dennis and I still live in Bargersville and attend Emmanuel Church of Greenwood.
After having our children, I decided to enroll at IUPUI and earn my bachelor's degree in teaching. It took 5 hard years, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Teaching and being involved with children is what I was called to do!
The favorite part of my day is spending time with God each morning. I keep very busy with my family and hold dear my time with them.
Cindy Bauer
Director of Spiritual Development
Cindy is privileged to be a wife, mom, and grandma-and above all of those, a Daughter of the King. With an education background and a heart for people, she has been active in the Center Grove community for 30 years and a part of ILA for 3. She loves to spend her time serving, writing and reading.