Leslie Santana is a Kindergarten Teacher at Bold Charter School, where she’s been proudly teaching since 2020—creating a joyful, literacy-rich environment that nurtures both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. She is especially passionate about phonics and early reading, and is dedicated to helping her students build a strong foundation as lifelong learners. Leslie values strong partnerships with families and believes collaboration between home and school is key to a child’s success. Leslie earned a BS from SUNY Oneonta and a MPS from LIM College. She feels deeply proud to be part of a team that shares her belief that every child is capable of greatness.