Leslie Absher is an academic coach who helps middle and high school students navigate the waters of adolescence and school. She has a masterÕs degree in education from HarvardÊUniversity and teaches test prep, time management and organization. In addition, she teaches writing, from the paragraph essay to advanced placement research papers. She encourages all of her students, those who have learning differences and those who do not, to listen to their own inner wisdom so that they can become strong advocates for themselves.