I lead a community of educators who collaborate to provide streamlined, focused, integrated ENL instruction to build our learners up for independent success in the future!

NYS TESOL named Katie Leven as the winner of the 2024 Baecher Teacher Leadership Award. The award is given to a teacher who demonstrates leadership beyond the classroom (at the school, district or regional level) that supports the academic and social well-being of English learners in New York State ESL (English as a Second Language) and bilingual programs.  The leadership is not in an administrative role, but as a coach, professional development provider, curriculum designer or community organizer.  

The RBE-RN West named Katie Leven as their Teacher Leader of the Year for 2023. This award is given to a teacher who has exhibited exceptional leadership in support of ELL education. This is someone who steps outside of their normal classroom responsibilities to support their colleagues, provide professional learning opportunities, and bring awareness to others about best practices to support ELL students.