about mrs. Lesniak

I grew up in Sayreville and graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors Degree in English. I also hold a Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Scranton, as well as a certificate in Leadership & Supervision from Rutgers University Graduate School of Education.

This is my 22nd year of teaching and 21st year at Kennedy!  I have taught all grades of English, as well as AP Lang, Public Speaking, Mythology, Drama, and SAT Prep.

I am also the advisor for the Kennedy Cancer Society Club (KCS) and for the Kennedy chapter of the National English Honor Society (with Ms. Ebner) - see tabs above for more info!

I love spending time with my husband and our 2 children - Lukasz (16) and Julia (13). We are a family of travelers - we have been to 7 countries and counting. I am also an avid reader and runner! 

Some of my favorite things:

Color: green

Season: summer

Sports: MMA and soccer

Drink: coffee

Food: Polish and Mexican

Candy: Reese's pieces or peanut butter cups

Ice Cream: Vanilla Peanut Butter

Books: The Prophet (Kahlil Gibran); What Dreams May Come (Richard Matheson); A Man Called Ove (Frederik Backman)