Leslie Johnson

Leslie holds a Child Development Associate credential from the Childcare Education Institute/University of Cincinnati. Leslie has over a decade of experience as a lead teacher at private local preschools and is VPK-Certified. She has nearly two decades providing clinic and home-based ABA services and school consultations. Leslie worked several summers as a behavior therapist at Jacksonville School for Autism. She taught seven years at The Keystone Academy/Mainspring Academy and started teaching there during their inaugural year in 2011. While at Keystone/Mainspring Leslie oversaw training and implementation of Tools of the Mind (TOTM), Early Literacy and Learning Model (ELLM), and Visualizing and Verbalizing Curricula.

While at Collage Day School Leslie has taught Transitional Kindergarten and worked with students in the intervention program.  This is Leslie’s third year at Palm Valley Child Development Center. Though fortunate to have worked at all of our beautiful campuses, working at PVC is where is where her passion lies.  She has seen lots of success stories in her classroom over the years.  Leslie is a firm believer in using music to teach. She is a licensed instructor with “Music Together LLC.” When she’s not at school, you will find Leslie on the beach with the family.