Leslie Hamburger

Leslie Hamburger is an expert in Multilingual Learner programs and pedagogy and has 25 years of experience in mathematics education for Multilingual Learners. As leader of the Quality Teaching for English Learners initiative, she assists states, districts, and schools in the development and implementation of exemplary educational programs for Multilingual Learners and designs professional learning to enhance the expertise of educators to promote the simultaneous development of disciplinary, analytic, and language practices. Hamburger leads the English Learner and Migrant Education Services, Quality Schools and Districts, and Assessment for Learning teams to improve opportunities and outcomes for diverse student populations. She directs large research, development, technical assistance, and professional learning projects focused on improving educator capacity to achieve equitable outcomes for Multilingual Learners. 

Prior to WestEd, Hamburger served as a high school and district administrator in high-poverty, diverse schools and was responsible for implementing mathematics and science reform, curriculum development and implementation, and professional learning leading to increased student achievement. Leslie holds a BS in Business Administration and an MA in Educational Leadership.