Leyde Leger
I drive high-performing results and educational equity by fostering a culture of joy, partnership, trust, and transparency. My expertise includes leader development, culture, and instructional management.
- Role
- Managing Director of High Schools for Kipp New Jersey at KIPP New Jersey
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leyde Leger
Accomplished and results-focused educational leadership professional with 23+ years of success elevating institutions to new levels of student performance and administrative efficiency. Experienced educator spanning two decades in Public and Charter Education with results balancing competing resources to maximize outcomes for all stakeholders while maintaining relentless focus on students and academic development. History of leading students to surpass all performance expectations. Leverages exceptional organizational, change management, and team leadership skills.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP – STRATEGIC PLANNING – TEACHING & INSTRUCTION – STUDENT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT – BUDGETING DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT – SCHEDULING – NEGOTIATIONS – COMMUNICATIONS – ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT – STUDENT FOCUS
Experience
Managing Director of High Schools for Kipp New Jersey
Jul 2025 — Present · NJ, US
As the Managing Director of High Schools for KIPP New Jersey, I lead and manage our high schools to ensure they provide an academically excellent, college-preparatory education. My focus is creating a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive environment where students feel known and loved. I oversee the Heads of Schools and regional staff, partnering with our charter management organization to execute strategic plans related to academics, talent, and equity. Ultimately, my goal is to foster high-performing schools deeply connected to their communities, ensuring our students thrive.
Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mathematics
1998 — 2002
Cambridge College
Master of Education (MEd), Mathematics
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Change Management
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
- Management
- Teaching
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Administration
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Program Management
- Research
- Strategy
- Educational Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Project Planning
- Leadership Development
- Classroom
- Nonprofits
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