Leslie is a Co-Founder of Kairos Public Schools and the Administrator of the Kairos Innovative Scholars Program (Independent Study) in Vacaville, CA. Before co-founding Kairos, she worked at a charter high school as an independent study teacher for many years. She has a passion for all levels of education and firmly believes in offering options for families and scholars who may want or need something "different" than the traditional school model. Local and state level advocacy has become crucial in her quest to ensure quality opportunities for all.