Jen Leon M.S., PhD
(she/her)
Founder/Director
Math Teacher, Leadership Committee, Advisor​
Dr. Jen offers general consultations and math-related services for students, communication partners, families, educators, and schools.
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For students actively enrolled in All Minds Academy's diploma program, ASCEND, some of these services are included and covered in the tuition and fees. If unsure, reach out to info@allmindsacademy.com before booking a paid meeting.
Credentials
MS - Mathematics, Georgia State University, 1999
PhD - Mathematics Education and Instructional Technology, Georgia State University, 2007
Certified Secondary Mathematics Educator, Current
Spelling to Communicate Practitioner Training, 2021
Experience
Dr. Jen is a certified mathematics educator and has been teaching mathematics since 1997. She taught college mathematics at Georgia State University and Agnes Scott College, privately tutored students of all ages, and taught high school math at The Paideia School in Atlanta, GA for 18 years. Dr. Jen also taught Human Rights, Neurodiversity at Paideia and sponsored the Amnesty International club, Neurodiversity club, and Girl's Tech and Robotics Clubs.
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Dr. Jen is the founder of All Minds Math. She expanded her services to include autistic students including those who communicate through spelling in 2014, shortly after becoming an autism mom. She is a strong advocate for the autistic and neurodivergent community. Dr. Jen has since worked with multiple schools that serve students with sensory-motor and communication differences including The Hirsch Academy, Connections School of Atlanta, and Invictus Academy.
Eventually, Dr. Jen developed a comprehensive, spell-friendly, high school math curriculum spanning Algebra through Calculus. To her delight, families found the math program to be accessible in a way they had yet to experience in other programs and expressed a desire for a larger scale program. This led to the development of All Minds Academy. As Founder and Director of All Minds Academy, Dr. Jen serves as the primary student advisor and continues to teach mathematics.
Personal Interest
Dr. Jen is a proud Mom to her wonderful, exuberant, and inquisitive son. She loves taking him to train museums, antique stores, and going for neighborhood walks with him and his service dog. Dr. Jen is a homeschool parent who enjoys designing curriculum and activities that offer opportunities for creative and critical thinking and emphasize themes of compassion, equality, and social justice.
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When she can, Dr. Jen loves going country dancing, meeting friends for dinner, visiting with family, cooking, biking, traveling, working out to Supernatural on VR, making stuff at the local maker space, and organizing her house - a never ending project!
Why Jen is excited to be on the All Minds team:
"I have never felt more at home than when I found my autism community. Neurodivergent people are my favorite people. As an educator and parent, it has been heartbreaking to witness countless students being denied their basic right to a meaningful education due to a communication difference. I am honored to be able to use my experience, skills, and passion to create something impactful for families and students. I am committed to doing all I can to address this grossly unjust situation and develop a fun, supportive, challenging, and engaging high school experience for All Minds Academy students where they feel unequivocally welcomed and valued."