Seeley Test Pros, LEAP, and the National Test Prep Association are proud to commemorate the life and legacy of Seeley Test Pros' tutor Jeanne Lucas, a founding NTPA member who lost her battle with cancer on February 8th, 2022. Jeanne (Supa J, Word Nerd, Tough Lil’ B, and every other goofy name she ever gave herself) was a gifted educator and mentor, known for her passion for literature and the English language.
As the valedictorian of Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1992 and a graduate of Capital University and Bowling Green State University, Jeanne devoted her life to educating and inspiring students. After teaching at Holy Name High School and the Sandusky Public School System, Jeanne became a highly sought-after tutor and mentor for students preparing for advanced prep school and college entrance examinations. She was hard-working, staunchly reliable, loved her job, and logged thousands of miles driving to the remotest locations all over Greater Cleveland to tutor.
Jeanne joined the Test Prep Tribe Facebook group when COVID hit, and it became her second family. She enthusiastically made many new friends, created deep connections with individuals, and became a signature member of the group, declaring “Power of the Tribe!” when working with others. She was everyone’s cheerleader, and the Tribe rallied behind her in her battle with cancer. Jeanne was the first member of the National Test Prep Association, and it became her second family.
The National Test Prep Association established the JeanneLucas Memorial Scholarship in memory of Jeanne’s commitment to education and her love of literature and the English language. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education, with a special emphasis on those who demonstrate a commitment to serving their communities through education.
Jeanne is deeply missed by her family, friends, and countless Seeley Test Pros' students whose lives she touched through her teaching and mentorship. The National Test Prep Association is grateful for her contributions and proud to honor Jeanne's memory.
Listen to Jeanne and her colleagues speaking about her here:
Meet Jeanne Lucas: In Her Own Words: The NTPA Jeanne Lucas Memorial Scholarship
Multiple one-time $500 - $2500 scholarships will be awarded to students. This scholarship is open to all students in the high school graduating class of 2026, excluding the immediate family of NTPA members.
Students will submit a response to the following prompt in 300 to 500 carefully selected words:
Our dear friend Jeanne Lucas frequently referred to herself as a word nerd. She reveled in using lesser-known vocabulary in everyday settings. Jeanne’s love of vocabulary and grammar gave her a distinct writing style and connected her to people she never met in person. Do you consider yourself a word nerd, and how does that affect your life?
The application is available here.