Lead Inclusion

Lee Ann is the founder of Lead Inclusion and a Professor of Practice at San Diego State University. She is a systems thinker who works alongside educators and school leaders to strengthen universal design for learning, inclusion, intervention, MTSS, and mastery-based assessment and grading. She regularly provides individualized coaching and thought partnership to school leaders as they navigate the complexities of leading inclusive efforts. A former special education teacher and administrator, Lee Ann brings a deep understanding of the realities of school life. She has consulted with schools in more than 30 countries and across the United States, engaging in ongoing conversations about how to make learning more equitable and meaningful for all students. The author of nine books and numerous journal articles and book chapters, Lee Ann writes about practical, research-based strategies for inclusive education and effective systems change. In her community, she serves as a board member for Life Adventure Center, a nonprofit focused on healing for individuals who have experienced trauma.