Leslie Simons

Education:

Associate of Arts, Finance
Clark County College, Las Vegas

Bachelor of Science, Business and Economics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Master in Business Administration: First Data Merchant Services Executive Program
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business

Project Management Professional Certification
Payment Systems Professional, NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association)

What is your favorite quote?
“Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love for they enkindle and melt the soul.” -St. Teresa of Avila

What is your favorite book?
Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. I love this book because it reminds me of the wide open possibilities our young people have before them. It speaks of adventure, courage, and faith in oneself and in the future. Our children and each one of us at the turning points of our lives are on an incredible journey, and this book reminds me that it is in fact the journey, not the individual achievement, that is truly important. At each juncture, on each leg of our journey, we have the ability to fully step into our roles and hopefully leave the world a little better place in our wake.

What I like most about OLF?
I love the community of Our Lady of Fatima Parish School. I love the children, watching them grow up and seeing them in the village as they get older. I cherish the heritage of this school. There are many families in the area who have been a part of its founding and have had multiple generations come through our school. I love the staff and feeling as if I have a place and can contribute to our community in my little way.

Outside of school, I enjoy…
Taking care of my father and my family. I also help elderly people with in-home care, bathing and the like. I thoroughly enjoy being in service. I feel so very blessed to be able to care for people on such a deeply personal level and help them retain the dignity that is infused in their soul through God. I enjoy reading, walking, and sailing.