Mrs. Porter

Lezlie Porter is a 6th- and 8th-grade English Language Arts teacher at GRACEPOINT. Originally from Los Angeles, California, she moved to Atlanta in November 2025. With over 30 years of experience in education, Lezlie has a rich background, including roles as a Special Education Teacher and Instructional Aide in the Pasadena Unified School District.

 

Lezlie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and a graduate degree in Education from Alder Graduate School of Education. She is also Orton-Gillingham trained, equipping her with specialized skills to support students with dyslexia. Her passion for literacy and commitment to improving the educational experience for children facing reading difficulties and learning disabilities emphasizes effective academic instruction and targeted interventions.

Outside of the classroom, Ms. Porter is a certified etiquette instructor and event speaker. She enjoys reading, practicing yoga, and attending theater performances in her spare time.

 

A proud mother of three adult children with her late husband, Bert, Lezlie finds inspiration and guidance in her life verse, Psalm 32:8: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you.”