Our Team

Jayda Luckett is the newly named Principal of HOPE Christian School Semper for the 2024-2025 school year.

 She is incredibly passionate about giving all students access to the highest quality education possible, and she cannot wait to bring that drive of excellence to HOPE Christian School Semper! Jayda believes that by providing an excellent education, students will be able to pursue their God-given purpose. She deeply believes in each child’s ability to succeed in their purpose, and she is honored to be able to partner with parents and staff at HOPE Semper as they work to do just that.

Jayda obtained her undergraduate degree from Concordia University Wisconsin, where she majored in Mathematics and Educational Studies. She also holds her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Innovation from Wisconsin Lutheran College. It was at Concordia that God ignited her passion for the Milwaukee education system and belief that the quality of a child’s education should not be dependent on their zip code. Since then, she has spent a decade serving as a math teacher, instructional coach, and summer school principal across multiple Milwaukee Christian schools. She spent seven of those years at one of the top-performing urban schools in Milwaukee, St. Marcus Lutheran.

Jayda is excited to partner with scholars, staff, and parents to make this the most incredible year, but most importantly, above all else, she plans to “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” this school year. Because if we seek His will first, “He will give us everything we need.” (Matthew 6:33)

Dekisha Bridges has been in education for 8 years, and has a passion for serving families in her community.  Dekisha started her journey as a Kindergarten  support teacher at Pilgrim Lutheran, and Shermain Lutheran serving students and their families with academics, parent engagement, and positive relationships.  This position helped her be skillful in classroom management, being prepared, building relationships, all while being consistent for her Families. 

In 2015 Dekisha was connected to the Center for Urban Teaching, serving to develop future educators throughout the city of MIlwaukee.  This organization allowed Dekisha to grow in developing her leadership skills through live coaching, and leading professional developments, all while being a mentor to preservice aspiring educators.

This resulted in Dekisha being a founding  Kindergarten teacher at a public charter school, the highest performing Kindergarten teacher serving over 30 scholars in the Brown Deer community, which inturn allowed her to be an exceptional servant leader to the Milwaukee community.  After graduating with her Masters degree in Leadership Innovation from Wisconsin Lutheran college, Dekisha transitioned out of the classroom into a new role as Hope Prima Elementary Dean of Instruction.  She aims to build connections with her staff and families, move the academic needle, all while building God’s kingdom.  

My name is Randall Coopwood and I was born in Illinois and raised in Milwaukee, WI.I started my career as a public speaker for ARCW( AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) speaking publicly about abstinence from sex, drugs etc. I traveled throughout the state speaking to middle and high school students and staff. This position afforded me the opportunity to exercise my passion for mentoring and ministering to the youth of my beloved state of Wisconsin.  As years progressed, I transitioned to the role of a teacher at Northcutt head start program.  This began my pathway of training and college courses in early childhood education. I  found myself working  to gain knowledge and skills working with children and youth development and leadership programs to lead youth in character development, knowledge and new work skills.  I have been a HOPE Semper team member  for four years, a job I have cherished and given my all. I believe that teaching children and youth critical thinking and character skills is the key to transforming the world.

Jalaya began working with HOPE Christian School Semper in fall of 2023 as a Teacher's Assistant. She later accepted the role of the school's Office Assistant.

Prior to joining the team at HOPE Christian School Semper, Jalaya worked as a reading tutor and strived to help students succeed academically. Jalaya found a passion for working with the youth and continues to strive to make a difference in her community. 

"Bloom where you are planted."