Leonard, 91, was born in Akron, Ohio in 1927. He attended Kent State
University. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he obtained graduate degrees from Tulane University and Loyola University, with additional graduate studies at the University of New Orleans. He began his career in education with the New Orleans Public Schools as a math teacher at Beauregard Junior High School. In addition to his teaching duties, he founded the award-winning "Flag Twirlers" which won many competitions and brought statewide recognition to the school.
Leonard was the first lay principal for the Archdiocese of New Orleans
at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Westwego. He later served as
principal at Archbishop Blenk High School in Gretna. It was at that time
that he originated the concept of third-party tuition management. He was
then appointed Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of
New Orleans. A national speaker and recognized authority on the subject of third party tuition management, he co-founded Smart Tuition Management Co., serving over 2,000 private schools across the country.
Leonard is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Joan (Unverzagt) and his three children Leslie, Susan and Paul (Mary Beth), and grandchildren Peyton, Patrick, William, Michael Paul, and Kathryn.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities.
Private services will be held at a later date.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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