Leslie+Bentley


 * Leslie Bentley

Education and Certificaitons: ** B.A., Elementary Education, Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, NC    M. Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston, Houston, TX Early Childhood Education Certification, Houston, TX English As A Second Language Certification, Houston, TX Gifted and Talented Education Certification, Houston, TX Principalship Certification, Houston, TX

** Work Experience/Areas of Specialization: ** I began my teaching career at John J. Herrera Elementary in HISD where I taught PreK for seven years. Then, I taught first grade for another seven years in Fort Bend ISD. Since then, I have been an Instructional Coordinator for the ABRAZO New Teacher Team. My areas of specialization are Early Childhood, ESL, early reading education, and Leadership. ** Why I Chose Education: ** One Christmas, my parents bought a chalkboard for me. From that Christmas, I knew I would be in education. ** Professional Motto: ** Use your resources! With all of the challenges that we face in the classroom, you will need help sometimes. Don’t be afraid to ask, because someone else either had the same experience or simply has access to the answers you need.