Heartfelt Connections: A Guide to Understanding Family Values in Education

Leila is a renowned thought leader in TESOL K-12 Education, possessing extensive expertise in partnership and collaboration that has significantly impacted her students and personal life. As an international TEDx speaker and coach, her distinctive speaking style integrates storytelling, improv, and humor to captivate and motivate her audience to embrace her 3C's movement: communicate, connect, and collaborate. Her steadfast commitment to inclusivity and empowering English learners has garnered her prestigious awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the field of education.

Additionally, Leila is a National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee and Family Teacher of the Year, having served as a keynote speaker across the US, Mexico, Canada, and Ireland. She has been selected as one of the storytellers by the US Department of State to speak at the 2024 TESOL convention, further highlighting her impact and recognition in the education community. Her new keynote is: Heartfelt Connections: A Guide to Understanding Family Values in Education.