Background
Leishman, Helen Teresa was born on July 16, 1965 in Jersey City. Daughter of Donald B. and Barbara A. (Kopilok) Leishman.
Leishman, Helen Teresa was born on July 16, 1965 in Jersey City. Daughter of Donald B. and Barbara A. (Kopilok) Leishman.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Science Education, West Georgia College, 1988; Master of Education in Mathematics and Social Studies Education, Georgia State University, 1992.
Mathematics laboratory paraprofessional Gresham Park Elementary School, DeKalb County, Atlanta, 1985-1986; 5th and 7th grade teacher, Terry Mill Elementary School, DeKalb County, 1988-1994; grade chairperson, Terry Mill Elementary School, DeKalb County, 1989-1991; supervising teacher for student teachers, Terry Mill Elementary School, DeKalb County, 1990-1992; member Executive Committee Future Teachers, Terry Mill Elementary School, DeKalb County, 1990-1991; academic bowl coach, Terry Mill Elementary School, DeKalb County, 1990-1994; student/teacher support team, Terry Mill Elementary School, DeKalb County, 1990-1993; 5th grade teacher, Norcross (Georgia) Elementary School, since 1994; grade level manager, Norcross (Georgia) Elementary School, since 1995. Curriculum writer Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, 1992.
School sponsor American Red Cross, Atlanta, 1991-1994. Member Friends of Fernbank, 1994. Member National Council Teachers Mathematics Georgia Association Educators, Georgia Industrial Fellowship for Teachers, Chi Omega (Greek Woman of Year 1988).