Leslie Madsen has been teaching in formal and informal contexts since 1999. In higher ed, she has developed and taught more than 20 courses in history, American studies, museum studies, gender studies, education, composition, and literature. She also has developed hands-on science education experiences for preK-6 classrooms, a science center, and an outdoor education program.
In crafting educational experiences, Leslie aims to integrate culturally responsive, inclusive, antiracist, and accessible pedagogies and technologies. She centers educational content on the experiences of underrepresented individuals and communities, but especially women and people of color. Disability, accessibility, and the universal design for learning are special interests.
Inclusively is Leslie’s passion project, but one that draws deeply on her expertise. She holds a Ph.D. in cultural studies, M.A. degrees in cultural studies and English/creative writing—all from the University of California, Davis—and a B.A. in English from Grinnell College.
Leslie spends most of her time as director of Instructional Design and Educational Assessment (the IDEA Shop) at Boise State University in Idaho, where she is also an associate professor of history.
She is the mom of a teenager, and she lives with an extra-large dog and an arrogant little jerk of a cat.