Jennifer Lesh

Jennifer Lesh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exceptional Student Education at the Ross College of Education, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida. She coordinates the ESE Master’s program and teaches research and methodology in the doctoral program, contributing significantly to the development of future special education leaders and scholars.

Education:

• B.S., Indiana University
• M.S., Barry University
• Ph.D., Barry University

Her research and professional work centers on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), special education teacher retention, research methodology, and technology integration in inclusive settings. With over two decades of experience in K-12 special education and district leadership, she brings practical insight into teacher training and organizational change. Her cross-cultural teaching engagements in the Caribbean and urban U.S. contexts further enrich her global perspective on equity and inclusion.

Her recent scholarly output includes research on artificial intelligence in education, signaling a forward-looking approach to innovation in teaching and learning. This reflects broader trends in leveraging technology to support students with exceptionalities and improve instructional efficiency.

Professional Affiliations and Leadership:

• President, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) International (2020)
• President, CEC State and Local Chapters
• Member, Phi Delta Kappa International
• Member, Kappa Delta Pi
• Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Member, American Educational Research Association (AERA)
• SIM Professional Developer (since 2012)

Dr. Lesh has presented extensively at conferences and workshops at local, state, national, and international levels. She mentors graduate students and collaborates on research, particularly in areas of teacher development and systemic support frameworks. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained program coordination and research activity suggest ongoing scholarly and programmatic funding support.

She is actively involved in professional development and community engagement, including partnerships with institutions in Jamaica and the Bahamas, and regularly contributes to academic discourse through presentations and publications.