Leslie Peters is an accomplished educational professional with extensive experience in speech-language pathology and leadership. Currently serving as the Director and Principal at Area Cooperative Educational Services since 2012, Leslie has a strong foundation in providing speech and language therapy, employing scientific frameworks and ABA methodologies for middle and high school students. Prior experience includes a role as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Branford Public Schools from 2004 to 2012, where Leslie worked with preschool students identified with Autism and developmental delays, and earlier at Area Cooperative Educational Services serving a diverse age group from 3 to 13. Educational credentials include a Sixth Year Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Southern Connecticut State University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Emerson College.