Leslie Taylor
6th Grade Team
Welcome Wildcats to the 2024-2025 School Year!!
I am thrilled to embark on my eleventh year teaching at MAC and my 26th year in education overall. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Master's Degrees in Criminal Justice Administration and Elementary Education from Troy University in Troy, AL. My certifications include Elementary Education, Gifted Education, Reading, and ESOL. Teaching 6th grade science has been incredibly rewarding, and I cherish every moment in the classroom. I have truly become a Middle School Enthusiast.
In my personal life, I've been happily married for 23 years. My husband and I are proud parents to two amazing children. Our daughter is a University of Alabama graduate now working in Memphis, TN, while our son attends McKeel Central. On fall Saturdays, you'll find me passionately cheering for my alma mater, Troy University (GO TROY!), as well as the Alabama Crimson Tide (ROLL TIDE!). I am a HUGE history buff, and love visiting historical locations while on vacations.
My primary goal is to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and inspired. I strive to foster a community built on positivity, compassion, and enthusiasm for learning. I recognize and celebrate the unique talents each student brings to the science classroom, and I embrace diverse teaching and learning styles. Ultimately, I aim to instill in my students a lifelong curiosity for knowledge and a deep appreciation for the natural world around us.
