Team
Jenny Clark
Founder & CEO
Arizona native and mother of five, Jenny Clark knows full well the unique variations in how children learn. They thrive in a variety of different educational environments. Jenny grew up in Arizona, attended her local district school from K-12, and then continued on to the University of Arizona and received a BSBA in Business Economics. Today, she utilizes a variety of schooling options for her own family, and loves sharing with other families about their options and helping them find the right fit for their kids!
That’s what inspired Love Your School. Jenny wanted to create an avenue for families and schools to share more about the amazing ways Arizona kids are learning, growing, and loving their education – whether they are in district, charter, private, online, homeschool, microschool, learning pod, or receive an Arizona Empowerment Scholarship.
Lucy Willing
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Lucy is passionate about school choice and empowering families to find school options that serve them best. New to Arizona, she was amazed that a state can offer so many education possibilities for families! Lucy has a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College with a focus in counseling. She is also currently working towards her MABTS at Phoenix Seminary.
Lucy worked in early childhood development programs serving children ages one to five, and also spent years tutoring and academic-mentoring students ages 14-22 in the United States, Lebanon, Slovakia, and the Netherlands. Lucy knows first-hand how important individualized education is for students and is grateful to live in Arizona where children are given the opportunity to attend a school that allows them to thrive!
Sheila Banister
Alabama Regional Director
Sheila Banister is a passionate advocate for educational innovation and student success. As a Regional Director for Love Your School, she works to empower families, strengthen communities, and expand awareness of educational opportunities available to Alabama students. Through parent engagement, community outreach, and collaboration with education leaders, Sheila helps families navigate school choice options and make informed decisions about the learning environments that best meet their children’s needs. She is also the host of Bama Knows Education, a podcast highlighting conversations with educators, policymakers, and community leaders shaping the future of education in Alabama.
Sheila’s commitment to education is rooted in her own experience with the transformative power of opportunity. Growing up with limited resources, she witnessed firsthand how access to a meaningful education can change the trajectory of a life. Today, she dedicates her work to ensuring Alabama families have the resources, information, and opportunities needed for every child to thrive.
In addition to her advocacy work, Sheila is the founder of The SPARK Institute for Learning, a microschool and learning center focused on personalized, student-centered education. With a background in organizational leadership and strategic communications, including nearly 15 years leading transformational change initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, Sheila brings a unique perspective to education advocacy, community engagement, and statewide collaboration.