My name is La Lesa Lankford, and I have been teaching at Cleora since 1984. I reside in Claremore, and have lived there since 1985. I have taught Kindergarten-First Grade at Cleora for over 25 years. I graduated with an Associates Degree from NEO A&M College, and completed my education at NSU in Tahlequah, graduating with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education.
My job description: My morning begins with teaching first graders reading and phonics. My afternoons are consumed by energetic five and six year old students attending Kindergarten.