
As the proud director of education for District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1), Lesleigh is entering her eighth year and is delighted to work with an incredible group of staff. Prior to serving in DSB1, she was a supervisory officer with the Rainbow DSB. She has also worked as a system principal in both Ottawa Carleton DSB and Toronto DSB. While in Ottawa, she was part of the first cohort of Student Success Leaders across Ontario.
Lesleigh is passionate about her ongoing learning and is more than halfway through her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in interdisciplinary social research, focusing on the connection between collective leader efficacy and improving student attendance. The student attendance rates in DSB1 are on a steady incline.
As the Chair of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE) and of the English Public Council of Ontario Directors of Education (PCODE), Lesleigh represents the interests of K-12 education at the highest tables with the provincial government. She feels passionately about CODE and believes we are stronger together. Lesleigh is also fortunate to serve on the Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association (OPSOA) Board as well as the Board of Contact North.
Lesleigh has previously taught the Supervisory Officers’ Qualification Program (SOQP) and is now delighted to be invited as a speaker for various modules. Lesleigh loves to listen and learn from others across the province.
Lesleigh has an incredible life partner and they share a home on the West Arm of Lake Nipissing with their amazing rescue dog Matilda. She adores being outside in the sun, rain and snow, reading and connecting with friends.