Ms. Leigh Anne Barham grew up in Raleigh and graduated from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development. She taught kindergarten in Wake County Schools for 3 years until the birth of her daughter. Ms. Leigh Anne began working as a teacher at St. Philip in 1994! She is married with two children, both of whom attended St. Philip. She enjoys being a proud Nana to her four precious grandchildren.

Ms. Leigh Anne now makes Wake Forest her home. She enjoys spending time with her family, the annual Foil and Barham family beach trips, and watching sports, especially NCSU! Ms. Leigh Anne truly LOVES teaching. She enjoys BIG hugs, smiles, laughs, and watching the children grow and learn as well as developing wonderful relationships with parents. She is truly blessed to have St. Philip Preschool in her life.