Jennifer Lesh

Jennifer Lesh is an associate professor at the Ross College of Education at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. Before becoming a professor at Lynn University, Jennifer worked in the School District of Palm Beach County, where she held several positions within the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) field. Dr. Lesh has over 20 years of practical experience in special education, ranging from classroom teacher working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders to ESE compliance at the district level, to serving as a Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports Professional Development Specialist, and later as a high school dean. She is currently the coordinator of the ESE master’s program and teaches research and methodology in the doctoral program.

Jennifer is active in CEC at the local, state, and national/international levels. She has served as CEC president at both the local and state levels and was the 2020 president of CEC International. Jennifer is currently the CEC treasurer.

Jennifer joined the Elizabeth Farrell Society in 2023.