Zoe Leader (SEED Miami ‘22) is a high academic achiever who has achieved Honor Roll each quarter since enrolling at The SEED School of Miami. Zoe began her journey with SEED Miami and participated in our Sparks program, where scholars explore various afterschool clubs to discover their passions and hidden talents. Zoe joined the Mock Trial Spark, where she learned about the key elements of a trial—and the U.S. legal system—through preparing for and participating in simulated trial competitions. She even had the opportunity to debate other students at a competition held at Florida International University. Zoe credits her passion to pursue a criminal law degree to SEED Miami Board member, Tom Culmo. A mentor to many of our scholars like Zoe, he shares words of encouragement and wisdom he’s gained during his career. Upon graduating from SEED Miami, Zoe plans on enrolling as a pre-law major at Stanford University.

Zoe has received a number of accolades and great accomplishments including receiving the 2020 Carson Scholarship. The Carson Scholars Fund awards college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities. Scholarship recipients are awarded an $1,000 scholarship and receive an Olympic-sized medal and a trophy for their school. Zoe is among more than 8,600 gifted students from across the country who have been named a Carson Scholar. Additionally, Zoe was accepted into The University of Miami Summer Scholars Program. Through this international program at UM over the summer months, Zoe, along with two other SEED students, will gain college experience and credits in the career path of their choice.

The sky is the limit for Zoe, and we look forward to following her journey to high school graduation, college, and beyond!