Mrs. Michelle Thom, Principal
Email: mthom@lmaerie.org
- BA Communications and Media Studies
BA Elementary Education
National Board Certified Teacher
MA Urban Leadership
Joined LMA in 2023
About Michelle Thom
Mrs. Thom was born and raised in Erie and is excited to be back with family after serving 17 years in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a teacher and administrator.
Mrs. Thom is honored to be the principal at Luther Memorial Academy. She loves the family feel filled with dedicated teachers and kind students. As LMA celebrates its 50th year as a school, she looks forward to “Reflecting on 50 Golden Years, Shining Bright for the Future!”

Amanda Fried, School Secretary
Email: afried@lmaerie.org
Joined LMA in 2015
About Amanda Fried
Mrs. Fried was born and raised in Erie. She lives with her husband and 4 children. Here at LMA, Mrs. Fried feels blessed with a wonderful team of co-workers. We are small but mighty and we get things done! Each one puts our heart and soul into our work.
