Andrea Leach

“My favorite thing about working in P.E./Athletics is that I have an opportunity to work directly with students to create lifelong habits that can ultimately improve not only their physical development but their spiritual growth as well. I believe physical education and sports can encourage each student to exhibit good sportsmanship, teamwork and fortitude (a gift of the Holy Spirit).”

With respect for her own coaches as a student athlete, Andrea Leach believes that sports can teach life lessons through high expectations and teamwork. She said that her focus on athletics and physical education have given her the most rewarding work experiences of her life. Already a coach at Christ the Redeemer Catholic School, the community welcomes Andrea as its first-ever Athletic Director.

Andrea grew up in Houston and attended both St. Ambrose Catholic School and St. Agnes Academy as a child. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University. She received her Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences from Texas Woman’s University as well as completing a Dietetic Internship with Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Houston. Andrea has been a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist since 1996 and runs her own company called Leach Dietetic Consulting to provide computer-based menu planning services for day cares, assisted living and rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. Andrea provided direction for the inaugural year of CtRCS Athletics (2016-17) and coached both Cross Country and Soccer teams. Since then she has added Girls Volleyball and Youth Soccer to the 2018 Fall line-up: Girls and Boys Basketball last Winter, and Co-Ed Tee-ball last Spring. Andrea will continue to coach middle school athletes and teach P.E. full time to all Pre-K-8th grade students for the 2018-19 school year.