Miss Porter’s School

Lesley holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of South Florida, and received a Master's in Science Education from St. Joseph University. Before beginning her teaching career, she climbed the corporate ladder, emerging as a vice president for Bank of Boston. She then switched careers and taught biology at New Britain High School before joining the faculty at Watkinson School.

Lesley is an accomplished educator and school leader who has ignited a passion in girls for science and entrepreneurship. She is the Director of Domestic InterMission and Senior Programs and also teaches across the Science and TIE departments. She is an ardent proponent of girls gaining financial literacy and bringing biotechnology applications into the classroom. She thrives in learning alongside her students
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Lesley has been at Porter's since 2015 and loves how Porter's students are empowered to learn and advocate for woman - worldwide. Lesley enjoys playing and watching all sports - she is an avid golf and tennis player and recently has added road biking to her activities.