Leslie La Croix, Ph.D.

Leslie La Croix, Ph.D.

Leslie La Croix is an Assistant Professor in the Early Childhood Education Program at George Mason University. Prior to joining the faculty, Dr. La Croix was a primary grade teacher with a passion for enhancing young children’s literacy development through cross-curricular reading and writing experiences. Dr. La Croix's research explores instructional practices for promoting preservice and inservice teachers’ understandings of diverse young learners. She is particularly interested in expanding educators’ understandings of assessment practices that enhance learning opportunities for all children.