Lesly J. M.
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Ivan Sascha Sheehan, Ph.D.
I worked closely with Lesly when he was a graduate student in the Program on Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His broad professional experiences, including working as both a lawyer and educator, enriched my courses and his consistent preparation, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping others — especially young people — made him a delight to work with. I have every confidence that Lesly will be highly successful in his future professional endeavors. He would be an asset to any organization that he joins and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Mike Byrnes
I was on the Holden School Board of Directors from 2001 to 2007 and served in roles of Vice Chairperson, Development Committee Leader and Clerk. Over that time I had the great pleasure to work very closely with Lesly Michelot, who first was a teacher and then the Education Director. He worked to fulfil the school’s mission to help disadvantaged urban youth with special educational needs to have safe, satisfying and independent futures. Lesly as an administrator: In his administrative role, Lesly became knowledgeable about laws regarding special education and child protection. Lesly knew the legal facts, and more importantly, he understood the spirit of the legislation and its application to the challenging students served. His law school education was a great asset, along with his understanding of legislation. As the Education Director, Lesly did an exemplary job restructuring and managing the academic part of the program. He created teaching standards for the educational staff, shaped the staff evaluation process and managed human resources. He also assisted the Executive Director in many other ways to help run the school. His responsibilities ranged from the supervision of nine staff members to implementing the program’s educational mission. Lesly’s ability to work with kids: It was impressive how well Lesly worked with the students, forming excellent relationships with these very challenging adolescents. Those strong connections were based on mutual respect, fairness and trust, which allowed him to successfully motivate the students. Dealing with angry adolescents and avoiding serious conflicts requires quick thinking, patience and self-control. Lesly was amazing at utilizing these skills. Lesly’s success in dealing with students, parents and guardians, school department representatives and others were made possible by his skills in diplomacy. He treated everyone with respect and directed
Ivan Sascha Sheehan, Ph.D.
I worked closely with Lesly when he was a graduate student in the Program on Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His broad professional experiences, including working as both a lawyer and educator, enriched my courses and his consistent preparation, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping others — especially young people — made him a delight to work with. I have every confidence that Lesly will be highly successful in his future professional endeavors. He would be an asset to any organization that he joins and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Mike Byrnes
I was on the Holden School Board of Directors from 2001 to 2007 and served in roles of Vice Chairperson, Development Committee Leader and Clerk. Over that time I had the great pleasure to work very closely with Lesly Michelot, who first was a teacher and then the Education Director. He worked to fulfil the school’s mission to help disadvantaged urban youth with special educational needs to have safe, satisfying and independent futures. Lesly as an administrator: In his administrative role, Lesly became knowledgeable about laws regarding special education and child protection. Lesly knew the legal facts, and more importantly, he understood the spirit of the legislation and its application to the challenging students served. His law school education was a great asset, along with his understanding of legislation. As the Education Director, Lesly did an exemplary job restructuring and managing the academic part of the program. He created teaching standards for the educational staff, shaped the staff evaluation process and managed human resources. He also assisted the Executive Director in many other ways to help run the school. His responsibilities ranged from the supervision of nine staff members to implementing the program’s educational mission. Lesly’s ability to work with kids: It was impressive how well Lesly worked with the students, forming excellent relationships with these very challenging adolescents. Those strong connections were based on mutual respect, fairness and trust, which allowed him to successfully motivate the students. Dealing with angry adolescents and avoiding serious conflicts requires quick thinking, patience and self-control. Lesly was amazing at utilizing these skills. Lesly’s success in dealing with students, parents and guardians, school department representatives and others were made possible by his skills in diplomacy. He treated everyone with respect and directed
Ivan Sascha Sheehan, Ph.D.
I worked closely with Lesly when he was a graduate student in the Program on Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His broad professional experiences, including working as both a lawyer and educator, enriched my courses and his consistent preparation, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping others — especially young people — made him a delight to work with. I have every confidence that Lesly will be highly successful in his future professional endeavors. He would be an asset to any organization that he joins and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Mike Byrnes
I was on the Holden School Board of Directors from 2001 to 2007 and served in roles of Vice Chairperson, Development Committee Leader and Clerk. Over that time I had the great pleasure to work very closely with Lesly Michelot, who first was a teacher and then the Education Director. He worked to fulfil the school’s mission to help disadvantaged urban youth with special educational needs to have safe, satisfying and independent futures. Lesly as an administrator: In his administrative role, Lesly became knowledgeable about laws regarding special education and child protection. Lesly knew the legal facts, and more importantly, he understood the spirit of the legislation and its application to the challenging students served. His law school education was a great asset, along with his understanding of legislation. As the Education Director, Lesly did an exemplary job restructuring and managing the academic part of the program. He created teaching standards for the educational staff, shaped the staff evaluation process and managed human resources. He also assisted the Executive Director in many other ways to help run the school. His responsibilities ranged from the supervision of nine staff members to implementing the program’s educational mission. Lesly’s ability to work with kids: It was impressive how well Lesly worked with the students, forming excellent relationships with these very challenging adolescents. Those strong connections were based on mutual respect, fairness and trust, which allowed him to successfully motivate the students. Dealing with angry adolescents and avoiding serious conflicts requires quick thinking, patience and self-control. Lesly was amazing at utilizing these skills. Lesly’s success in dealing with students, parents and guardians, school department representatives and others were made possible by his skills in diplomacy. He treated everyone with respect and directed
Ivan Sascha Sheehan, Ph.D.
I worked closely with Lesly when he was a graduate student in the Program on Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts Boston. His broad professional experiences, including working as both a lawyer and educator, enriched my courses and his consistent preparation, enthusiasm, and commitment to helping others — especially young people — made him a delight to work with. I have every confidence that Lesly will be highly successful in his future professional endeavors. He would be an asset to any organization that he joins and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Mike Byrnes
I was on the Holden School Board of Directors from 2001 to 2007 and served in roles of Vice Chairperson, Development Committee Leader and Clerk. Over that time I had the great pleasure to work very closely with Lesly Michelot, who first was a teacher and then the Education Director. He worked to fulfil the school’s mission to help disadvantaged urban youth with special educational needs to have safe, satisfying and independent futures. Lesly as an administrator: In his administrative role, Lesly became knowledgeable about laws regarding special education and child protection. Lesly knew the legal facts, and more importantly, he understood the spirit of the legislation and its application to the challenging students served. His law school education was a great asset, along with his understanding of legislation. As the Education Director, Lesly did an exemplary job restructuring and managing the academic part of the program. He created teaching standards for the educational staff, shaped the staff evaluation process and managed human resources. He also assisted the Executive Director in many other ways to help run the school. His responsibilities ranged from the supervision of nine staff members to implementing the program’s educational mission. Lesly’s ability to work with kids: It was impressive how well Lesly worked with the students, forming excellent relationships with these very challenging adolescents. Those strong connections were based on mutual respect, fairness and trust, which allowed him to successfully motivate the students. Dealing with angry adolescents and avoiding serious conflicts requires quick thinking, patience and self-control. Lesly was amazing at utilizing these skills. Lesly’s success in dealing with students, parents and guardians, school department representatives and others were made possible by his skills in diplomacy. He treated everyone with respect and directed
Experience
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Foxborough Regional Charter School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Jul 2022 - Present
Responsible for planning, coordinating and managing day-to-day infrastructure operations and long-term strategic capital-planning for the school. Reports directly to the Executive Director and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Works in partnership with a diverse array of stakeholders to ensure the school operates efficiently and effectively to create an optimal educational environment for the students and workplace for staff. Consults with the FRCS Board of Trustees and its designee to ensure proper governance and fiduciary oversight, including the provision of status reports to the Board. Maintain oversight of the following departments: Technology Facilities Food Services Transportation Health & Safety Show less
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Michelot Law Office
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United States
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Law Practice
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Attorney
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Jan 2011 - Sep 2022
Coordinated and performed extensive legal research and drafted memorandums based on findings in order to ensure optimal situational success. Organized and conducted in-depth client interviews to determine the applicable legal issues in cases. • Provided experienced, personalized legal counsel and advice to a variety of high-profile individuals and businesses regarding contractual transactions, estate planning, family law, special education law and mediation. Developed and implemented key business development strategies to grow the business by up to 20% annually. • Functioned as a mediator for a broad range of clients and diverse issues, achieving settlement agreements in 90% of referred cases. • Effectively counseled clients on their legal issues, advising clients on their possible outcomes and options while boosting client satisfaction rating. Show less
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In-House Counsel
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
Served as legal advisor on a variety of complex and specialized activities to help inform leadership on matters impacting the firm’s business activities, reputation and compliance with relevant laws. Provided guidance on business policies and practices to comply with relevant laws, regulations and contractual requirements. Reviewed and advised on legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and procedures. Responded to regulatory inquiries related to a variety of operational matters to protect the organization's legal and business interest. Served as a legal advisor on select business operations including billing, compliance, employment, state licensing, and internal processes. Show less
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Empower Success Corps
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Management Consultant
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Feb 2014 - Apr 2018
Provided comprehensive ideas in a consulting space, correctly identifying complex client needs to assure complete client satisfaction. Integrated strong management consulting subject matter expertise with external practices, utilizing design principles and business knowledge to form innovative new perspectives and ideas. • Delivered exceptional customer service by successfully advising client organizations in the areas of strategic planning, governance, financial management and executive mentoring. • Administered excellent customer support by fully assisting clients in defining and implementing innovative solutions, allowing them to achieve long-term growth. Show less
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Holden School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educational Director
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Jun 2001 - Jun 2011
Consistently achieved critical deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Oversaw the planning, coordination, implementation, assessment and communication of all aspects of the educational program including faculty recruitment, training, teaching, support and evaluations. Organized and facilitated comprehensive trainings on special education laws such as IDEA to guarantee top teacher performance. Acted as a liaison between the organization and state and local agencies to assure strong lines of communication. • Promoted to oversee numerous vital projects due to exemplary performance and strong management abilities. • Served as a critical member of the leadership team reporting directly to the Executive Director, managing a diverse team of 10-14 professionals to cultivate a unified, values-based culture and reputation. • Devised and introduced strategic staffing practices allowing the organization to achieve an improved student graduation rate from 70%- 93%. • Administered comprehensive training and mentoring new staff members ensuring the complete understanding of their responsibilities and organization policies. • Developed and implemented strategic operational plans, including the program’s educational mission, while also coordinating all activities with state and school district officials. • Spearheaded organizational operations providing high-quality special education, counseling and behavioral interventions to low-income, high-risk students in grades 6-12.• Optimized productivity, efficiency and performance while developing and administering $100,000.00 budget to ensure success. • Provided and coordinated necessary educational services beyond those required in the regularly scheduled program to increase student achievement. Show less
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History Teacher
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Sep 1996 - Jun 2001
Modified the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Planned and conducted creative activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate. Maintained accurate and complete student records and prepared detailed reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.• Delivered direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment, employing special educational strategies and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory. • Taught socially acceptable behavior as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by utilizing appropriate techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.• Established and strictly enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students. • Met with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs. Show less
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Education
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1998 - 2002
New England Law | Boston
Juris Doctor in Law, Law -
2007 - 2008
UMass Boston
Graduate Certificate, Alternative Dispute Resolution -
1992 - 1996
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
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