Dr. Jen Leon is a Level 6 certified high school mathematics educator. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology and an M.S. in Mathematics. Dr. Jen provides a wide range of educational and consulting services to students, families, schools, and professionals. She is the Founder and Director of All Minds Math, specializing in math-specific services for students of all neuro-types. She is also the Founder and Director of All Minds Academy, where neurodivergent students who communicate best by spelling or typing can earn an accredited, college-prep high school diploma.

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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Jen believes that ALL of her students are capable and competent. She uses a relational approach, aiming first to connect with her students and earn their trust. She is adaptable in her methods and willing to work with students in whatever way serves them best on that particular day, in that particular moment.

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Dr. Jen considers each of her students a student for life. She is committed to finding the best way to support each student and family for the long haul and considers it both a joy and honor to be a part of their educational journey. 

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SPECIALIZATION

Dr. Jen is a passionate advocate for the neurodivergent community both as a parent and a member. Her specialization is in working with students with unique neuro-profiles including, but not limited to, autism, ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyslexia. ​Dr. Jen is professionally trained  in speech-alternative communication techniques that involve pointing at letters and symbols (commonly referred to as "spelling"). She developed a complete high school math curriculum and mathematical communication tools specifically designed for communication in this manner. All Minds Academy offers a full program of courses across all subjects using these techniques with other teachers from their specific field of expertise.

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EXPERIENCE

Dr. Jen has extensive experience teaching mathematics, primarily at the high school level, but also to elementary and middle school students, and adults. She taught mathematics at The Paideia School in Atlanta, GA for 18 years. There, she also sponsored the Amnesty International club, Girl's Tech and Robotics club, and Neurodiversity club.

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Other teaching engagements include STEM for Hirsch Academy in Decatur, GA, high school math for Invictus Academy in Tampa Bay, Florida, and a variety of courses for New Connections School of Atlanta. She taught college-level mathematics at Georgia State University and Agnes Scott College as well and has helped a number of students who utilize spelled communication to navigate college admissions, placement testing, and course work.​​​