Rachel Leslie

Dr. Rachel Leslie is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Southern Queensland, specializing in Curriculum and Pedagogy with a focus on Educational Psychology. She holds a BEd from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and MEd, MGuidCouns, and PhD from USQ. Her research centers on educational equity, microaggressions in schools, and the experiences of children with dyslexia and their families.

Her work emphasizes systemic barriers in education, particularly for marginalized groups such as LGBTIQ+ students and neurodiverse children. Dr. Leslie actively explores strategies to foster inclusive environments through teacher training, parent-school partnerships, and policy advocacy. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like Disability and Society, Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, and Learning Disability Quarterly.

Her recent studies investigate ableist microaggressions in primary schools, the role of parental allyship in supporting dyslexic children, and the evolving roles of school counselors within multi-tiered support frameworks. Current supervisions include doctoral projects on barriers to parent-school collaboration and resilience in doctoral studies.