
Rebecca Leimkuehler
Director of Social Emotional Learning and
Director of the Cartwright Center for Strong Families and Thriving Children
Rebecca Leimkuehler began her SEL journey as the previous Principal of Holiday Park. She piloted this program at her campus and saw instant positive results. Many students practiced these strategies at school and at home.

Melissa Acevedo
Federal Programs Coordinator for
Special Student Populations
Melissa Acevedo she started out at John F. Long School as the administrative specialist in 2015, and now serves as the Federal Programs Coordinator for Special Student Populations. As the Homeless Education and Foster Care liaison, she works to ensure all students have the same opportunities to a high quality education. Melissa is pursuing her master’s in Communication and is an advocate for social justice, fair housing, and undocumented people.