Lesley Gates
Lesley Gates is the science content specialist with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS). A passionate advocate for elementary science instruction, she believes it is key to building solid foundations that sustain the natural wonder and curiosity students have about the world around them. Before being hired at FCSS, she was a high school science teacher, K–12 STEM district instructional coach, and education specialist at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Her current role includes working with TK–6 teachers to identify challenges and design solutions for the implementation of NGSS. Lesley leads science professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators within Fresno County, across the state, and internationally. Lesley is also the CREEC Region 7 coordinator to help support environmental literacy.
Lesley Gates is the science content specialist with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS). A passionate advocate for elementary science instruction, she believes it is key to building solid foundations that sustain the natural wonder and curiosity students have about the world around them. Before being hired at FCSS, she was a high school science teacher, K–12 STEM district instructional coach, and education specialist at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Her current role includes working with TK–6 teachers to identify challenges and design solutions for the implementation of NGSS. Lesley leads science professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators within Fresno County, across the state, and internationally. Lesley is also the CREEC Region 7 coordinator to help support environmental literacy.
