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Emily Lequerica

  • 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.

  • Position: Director of Research and Innovation for Boys' Education
  • Last Name: Lequerica
  • First Name: Emily
  • Division: Administration, Early Childhood, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4618
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.A.E. University of Mississippi, M.Ed. Christian Brothers University
Director of Research and Innovation for Boys' Education

Marjorie Porter

  • Position: Sixth Grade Teacher
  • Last Name: Porter
  • First Name: Marjorie
  • Division: 6th Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4646
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.A. M.A.T. M.A.
Sixth Grade Teacher

Weezie Pouget

  • Position: Second Grade Small Group Teacher
  • Last Name: Pouget
  • First Name: Weezie
  • Division: 2nd Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4665
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.S. Business Administration, University of Tennessee; M. Ed., Johns Hopkins University
Second Grade Teacher

Kim Pruitt

  • Position: Fifth Grade Teacher
  • Last Name: Pruitt
  • First Name: Kim
  • Division: 5th Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4683
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., University of Memphis
Fifth Grade Teacher

Marian Richards

  • Position: Second Grade Teacher
  • Last Name: Richards
  • First Name: Marian
  • Division: 2nd Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-507-3488
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.A. (Communication), Mississippi State University; M.A.T., University of Memphis
Second Grade Teacher

Lauren Riley

  • Position: Sixth Grade Teacher (English)
  • Last Name: Riley
  • First Name: Lauren
  • Division: 6th Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4603
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.A. Auburn University; M.Ed. Secondary English Education, Vanderbilt University
Sixth Grade Teacher (English)

Lindsey Robinson

  • Position: Director of Academic Support & Learning Specialist 1st Grade
  • Last Name: Robinson
  • First Name: Lindsey
  • Division: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Elementary, Special Areas
  • Phone - Work: 901-507-3493
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.A. Early Childhood Education, Winthrop University; M.A. Divergent Learning, Columbia College
Director of Academic Support & Learning Specialist 1st Grade

Tony Rudzena

  • Position: Director of Cultural Expeditions, Chaplain for Elementary, Bible Teacher for 4th-6th Grade
  • Last Name: Rudzena
  • First Name: Tony
  • Division: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Elementary, Special Areas
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4611
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38117
Director of Cultural Expeditions, Chaplain for Elementary, Bible Teacher for 4th-6th Grade

Rachael Schaefer

  • Position: Third Grade Teacher
  • Last Name: Schaefer
  • First Name: Rachael
  • Division: 3rd Grade, Elementary
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4636
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
  • Degrees: B.S. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, M.S. Ed. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Ed.S. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Third Grade Teacher

Marilyn Seaton

  • Position: Receptionist
  • Last Name: Seaton
  • First Name: Marilyn
  • Division: Support
  • Phone - Work: 901-842-4600
  • Work Address: 4025 Poplar Avenue
  • Work City: Memphis
  • Work State: TN
  • Work Zip: 38111
Receptionist

Presbyterian Day School (PDS) is a private, Christian preschool and elementary school serving boys from 2-years-old through 6th grade for over 75 years.

With our mission of striving to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man, we take a holistic approach to education, nurturing the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.

4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111

901-842-4600

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