LEAP is a forum for a select group of students and coaches to partner with national staff to enhance the LifeSmarts program. Members provide advice and direction for the program and support it through active promotion. LEAP provides student leaders and adult coaches and educators an opportunity to give back to LifeSmarts while boosting their resume. Take an active role in LifeSmarts! Contact Cheryl Varnadoe, LifeSmarts Outreach Coordinator), to learn more: cherylV@nclnet.org.
LEAP – LifeSmarts
Engagement Advisory Panel
Be a LifeSmarts Leader
Meet our LEAP Members!

Chloe Doiron
LEAP Member, Louisiana
Chloe is a member of the West Feliciana LifeSmarts Team from West Feliciana High School in Louisiana.

Ryleigh Hill
LEAP Member, Oklahoma
Ryleigh is a member of the Pryor High School LifeSmarts Team from Pryor High in Oklahoma.
Calendar for 2023-2024
- Applications open annually after National LifeSmarts Championship.
- New members announced during summer
- Online meetings and conference calls during school year
- Help us at the National LifeSmarts Championship
- Members who are not competing with their team at the National LifeSmarts Championship may apply for a scholarship to attend and help us in-person at the National LifeSmarts Championship, April 18-21, 2024, in San Diego, CA.
- Help us with the new online Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship in May, 2024.