Dr. Les Sharon has 30 years of experience in education in Ohio and Michigan as an elementary teachers and reading specialist (17 years), elementary principal (13 years), and curriculum director (3 years). Les’ specific expertise includes: teacher and program evaluation research and design, curriculum research and design processes, professional development leadership, school improvement, data analysis, school culture and community building, S.T.E.M/S.T.E.A.M. programs, and school leadership design. Les is also a guest lecturer for Eastern Michigan University for beginning teachers and is also known for building partnerships between school and community and developing high-quality plans to meet the needs of even the most underserved students. Les has worked in Michigan and abroad for Michigan International Education Services providing leadership and design skills, school partnership building and program design over the last few years.