Profile Information
Kristin Leslie
United States
Roles
School Administrator
Subjects
Language Arts, Special Education
About me
Educational leader with over 25 years of experience in special education, assistive technology, and inclusive learning practices. Known for directing statewide initiatives and managing multiple, multi-year grants that center access, Inclusion, and belonging for students with disabilities. Skilled in writing, implementing, and reporting on grant programs that support both educators and families. Current director of the Special Education Technology Center (SETC) grant, the Open Educational Resources (OER) grant (3 years), and the Family Connections for Inclusive Voices grant (2025–2027). Manage the Digital Equity grant resources that resulted in Inclusive technology pilots in over 20 school districts. These projects have focused on expanding access to inclusive technology, building capacity in the field, and creating professional learning communities that bring caregivers and educators together to support student inclusion.