Lesley Wood

5th Grade ESS Teacher

Lesley Wood has been a Special Education teacher for 10 years and is beginning her 7th year at ANCS. She’s looking forward to her third year as a 5th-grade teacher, having previously been at the middle campus for 4 years.

Lesley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Georgia and is a certified Special Education Teacher. Prior to her becoming an education professional, Lesley was a medical editor working for both Emory University and the American Cancer Society for over 15 years.

Lesley is the proud mom of two sons — a freshman in college and a junior in high school. Her older son is on the autism spectrum and it’s through her journey with him and his experience that she became interested in special education and working with these amazing kids. She feels rewarded every day by connecting with and supporting the individual needs of every student. In her spare time, Lesley enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, live music, and attempting to solve true crime mysteries.