Elyse Leiser
Elyse Leiser is a fourth grade teacher at Turtle Lake Elementary School in the Mounds View School District, where she has taught for 27 years. She graduated from Butler University and did her masters work through St. Scholastica. Elyse enjoys teaching science, engaging students by asking questions, and encouraging students to problem solve through hands-on activities. Elyse has served as a substitute at Summer Academy in past years, but this will be her first year as an instructor.