Equal Opportunity Schools
Leslie St. Pierre serves as the Director of Executive Operations at Equal Opportunity Schools, where responsibilities include acting as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors, facilitating meetings, and developing organizational reports. Previously, Leslie held key positions in the Digital Learning Department of the WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction as the Manager of Online Providers, overseeing complex decision-making and approval processes for online education providers. Additional experience includes serving as the Assistant Director of Course Support at Digital Learning Commons, where contributions included developing an integrated online course registration system and presenting on best practices in online learning. Leslie's career began as an Administrative Specialist in Educational Partnerships at the University of Washington, supporting community outreach initiatives. Academic credentials include a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, both from the University of Washington.
Equal Opportunity Schools
Equal Opportunity Schools provides school districts with the data, tools, and customized support needed to increase and diversify enrollment in advanced courses. In a given year, nearly a million students of color and students from low-income backgrounds are overlooked and excluded from advanced high school courses due to flawed and outdated systems that determine which students belong in these classes. A 2020 EdTrust study showed that this student group is less likely to be placed in AP courses and many attend schools where AP classes are not offered. Yet, when given the opportunity they are likely to be successful. EOS partners with school districts across the country to close this opportunity gap.