Leslie Santana is a Kindergarten Teacher at Bold Charter School, where she has proudly taught Kindergarten since 2020. With 6 years of experience in education, she is passionate about building strong foundations in early literacy and math while creating a joyful, rigorous classroom where every student is challenged to grow.

Leslie believes that all children can achieve at high levels through engaging instruction, high expectations, and strong partnerships with families. In addition to teaching, she enjoys mentoring fellow educators and collaborating with colleagues to strengthen student outcomes across the grade. She earned her Bachelor of Science from SUNY Oneonta and her Master of Professional Studies from LIM College and is proud to be part of the Bold community.