Lesli Ann Howell
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Instructional Supervisor with a proven track record in educational leadership and curriculum implementation, notably within Clover School District/YORK 2. Recognized for expertise in behavior analysis and intervention, and for pioneering evidence based teaching strategies and nonviolent crisis intervention training. Awarded District Teacher of the Year, showcasing exceptional instructional coaching abilities and a commitment to educational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Instructional Supervisor
Clover School District/YORK 2
Clover, SC
02.2008 - Current
District:
- Autism Transition; Autism Lead Teacher; Special Education Lead Teacher; Instructional Specialist
- Special Education Curriculum Coordinator (S.P.I.R.E, SRA, Read180/S.44, TransMath, Language Live, Attainment, Spider Learning, MobyMax, Novel Studies, TouchMath, NumberWorlds, Edmark, Handwriting Without Tears, Unique Learning, STAR/LINKS Autism, Visualizing and Verbalizing, Brain Frames; PECS; TEACCH; LETRS)
- Co-Teaching Trainer/Facilitator (Marilyn Friend; BER)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)-supervise 10 RBTs/BTs and supervision for 4 BCBAs; (ABLLS; VB-MAPP; EFL)
- Direct Instruction Coach (SRA; PRT; DTT)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) District Trainer
- National Board Certified Teacher (ECYA: Exceptional Needs Specialist-Early Childhood-Young Adult)- 2031
- SCLEAD Mentor and Evaluator-2025
- Implementor of Assistive Technology and curricular apps and digital licenses based on instructional need (Apple Certified Teacher)
- Behavior Specialist training and consultation for teachers; professional development and district collaboration
- Larne Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2012
Special Education Teacher
York School District #1
York, SC
08.1995 - 05.2007
- District Teacher of the Year-York School District #1
- Cotton Belt Elementary School Teacher of the Year
- Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year
Education
Master of Science - Divergent Learning
Columbia College
Columbia, SC08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Erskine College
Due West, SC05.1995
Skills
- Instructional Coaching and teaching strategies
- Behavior Analysis and intervention
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and training
- Curriculum Implementation
- Educational Leadership with High Leverage Practices
- Professional Development Collaboration Leader
Certification
BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
NBCT (Exceptional Needs Specialist-Early Childhood thru Young Adulthood-Severe and Multiple Disabilities)
Certified Direct Instruction Coach-SRA-Corrective Reading, LFL
Co-Teaching District Facilitator-BER
SCLead Mentor and Evaluator
LETRS Certified
District CPI Trainer
PECS certified
TEACCH certified
Orton-Gillingham Educator Certified
S.P.I.R.E trained
Personalized Learning District Impact Team
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Supervisor
Clover School District/YORK 2
02.2008 - Current
Special Education Teacher
York School District #1
08.1995 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Divergent Learning
Columbia College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Erskine College