Lyndsey Kelley serves as Director of Academic Support for Early Childhood at Presbyterian Day School in Memphis Tennessee, a leading independent school for boys.

Lyndsey joined PDS in 2005 as a Senior Kindergarten teacher. Her passion to serve students has been in the classroom assisting young boys to reach their academic potential. Lyndsey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership from The University of Memphis.

Her interests outside the classroom include family, travel, and cheering on her sons during sporting events. Lyndsey and her husband, Marc, are raising two boys, Wilson and Wyatt.

Emily Lequerica serves as Director of Research and Innovation for Boys’ Education at Presbyterian Day School.

Born and raised in Memphis, Emily attended St. Mary’s Episcopal School and then graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Following college, Emily spent time in the early childhood classroom and coached middle school volleyball and basketball while working on her master’s degree. Emily received a MEd from Christian Brothers University and joined the PDS faculty in the fall of 2009.

Over the years, Emily has served PDS as a Junior Kindergarten teacher, Director of Early Childhood Programs, Assistant Director of Admission and as an Associate in the Advancement Office. She has trained through Harvard’s New and Aspiring School Leaders program and most recently completed TAIS’ New and Emerging Leaders Institute through Vanderbilt University.

Outside of PDS, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and all things sports. Emily is married to Frank Lequerica and they have one daughter, May. They are members of Second Presbyterian Church.