School Board

Dr. Tamiara Wade

Board Chair

(225) 927-1500

Dr. Daisy Slan

Levar Anderson

Debra Dixon

Rev. Derrick Todd Williams

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2023-2024 Proposed Budget

Dr. Sarah Barlow

Dr. Sarah Barlow is currently Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs at Baton Rouge Community College. For over 10 years Dr. Barlow has served BRCC in roles in both Academic and Student Affairs, most recently serving as the Interim Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs.

After earning her BA and MA in English from the University of Toledo in Toledo OH, Dr. Barlow moved to Louisiana to continue her education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. There she taught classes and focused on studies in Creative Writing, Composition Theory, Women’s literature, and American literature, and earned her Ph.D. in English in 2010. She began teaching full-time at Baton Rouge Community College that fall. As a faculty member, Dr. Barlow became the chair of the Faculty Senate Assessment Committee, a Faculty Senator, a General Education Committee Member, and a Faculty Mentor.

In 2014, Dr. Barlow became Chair of the English and Humanities Department where she served 40 full-time and adjunct faculty in multiple disciplines. In addition to creating the schedule of courses, observing and evaluating faculty, participating in program review and course assessment planning, assisting with curriculum development and articulation planning, addressing student concerns, and resolving conflict, she developed and co-chaired a New Student Orientation Model, multiple open house and advising events, and collaborated with enrollment services, advising and financial aid to enhance communication between units.

Brenna Lamb

Brenna Benson Lamb leads strategy and operations for the Foundation. She has served in a variety of capacities and leadership roles including as the Chief Operating Officer of New Schools for Baton Rouge, Chief Information Officer for KIPP New Orleans Schools, and as a consultant with McKinsey & Company.

Dr. Tamiara Wade

Dr. Wade is a native and current resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She currently serves as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for the EBR Office of Mayor-President. Dr. Wade is a licensed educator and has served as a founding Dean and Adjunct Professor. She has taught at every level of the education spectrum from kindergarten to doctoral degree.

Levar Anderson

With over 10 years experience in the banking industry, Mr. Anderson brings a wealth of knowledge on banking relationships and financial services to the board. Levar currently serves as Vice President-Business Relationship Manager III at JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Dr. Daisy Slan

Dr. Slan was educated in the EBR Public School System and has worked in education for over 40 years. She has been an elementary teacher, district curriculum supervisor, and district superintendent. Dr. Slan currently serves as a facilitator of the Instructional Leadership Program for the EBR School System. Dr. Slan is a founding GEO Board member.

Lt. Robert McGarner

Lt. McGarner is a Lieutenant and Assistant Uniform Patrol Commander for the Baton Rouge Police Department, where he has served since 1989.  Lt. McGarner is a graduate of Lee High School and also served as a Communication Private for the U.S. Army. Lt McGarner is extremely active in the community and volunteers in local schools.

Linda Johnson

Ms. Johnson is a native of Baton Rouge and a Southern University graduate with a degree in microbiology and minors in math and chemistry. A former Chair of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Linda now serves as the GEO Academies EBR School Board President. She has been the most important catalyst in the organization’s development and has helped GEO Prep Academy and, recently, GEO Prep Mid City become high demand community charter schools among families and educators in Baton Rouge.

Aplica Ahora

Grade Level

GEO Prep Academy utilizará el sistema en línea EnrollBR para el proceso de inscripción 2021-2022. EnrollBR es un proceso de solicitud común que brinda ayuda a las familias con la correcta elección de la escuela que satisfará las necesidades que sus hijos tengan. Los padres deben seguir las instrucciones a continuación para registrarse para el año escolar 2020-2021.

  1. Haga clic aquí para ir directamente a EnrollBR y comenzar su aplicación.
  2. Necesitará una dirección de correo electrónico. Si no tiene uno, aquí le brendaremos instrucciones para ayudarlo a configurar una cuenta de gmail de Google. Haga clic aquí
  3. Para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo completar la solicitud de inscripción ante de, Haga clic aquí

Para el año escolar 2020-2021, GEO Prep Academy inscribirá los grados K – 8o. Las escuelas están ubicadas en:

  • Grados K-2do – 4006 Platt, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
  • 3ro – 8vo Grados – 2311 N. Sherwood Forest Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Para obtener información sobre cómo inscribirse en el actual año escolar, comuníquese con la escuela. Se puede contactar a ambas escuelas al número (225) 927-1500.

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Grade Level

GEO Prep Academy will be utilizing the EnrollBR online system for the 2021-2022 enrollment process. EnrollBR is a common application process that assists families with school choice to meet the needs of their child(ren). Parents should follow the below directions to register for the 2020-2021 school year.

  1. Click Here to go directly to EnrollBR and begin your application.
  2. You will need an email address. If you do not have one, there are instructions to help you set up a Google Gmail Account. Click here
  3. For instructions on completing the enrollment application beforehand, Click Here

For the 2020-2021 school year, GEO Prep Academy will be enrolling grades K – 8. The schools are located at:

  • K-2nd Grades – 4006 Platt, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
  • 3rd – 8th Grades – 2311 N. Sherwood Forest Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815

For information on enrolling this current school year, please contact the school. Both schools can be contacted at (225) 927-1500.