Leedom, Wm Patric: - Dr. Wm. Patric Leedom inculcated his father's values, following in his footsteps and going out into the community to lift up and help others. To this end, he was part of teams to first found a private Montessori school and then help found a public Montessori school. From 1983-'85 he reactivated himself in the submarine Navy, where part of his responsibilities was to care for and protect the sailors who worked for him. Dr. Leedom entered a doctorial program in 1985 in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, where again many of his duties and responsibilities included caring for and protecting the students under his care. He also took on the responsibility of creating the first Academic Advising Center for the entire College of Education. He currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.