Hello my name is Leslie Cortez, I'm very excited to be part of the Alpine Family! I am a first-generation college graduate. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor's degree in special education.

I strive to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all my students! I believe that all my students are capable of doing anything they set their minds to and I can’t wait to be alongside them watching them accomplish their goals.

A bit about myself is that I was born and raised in Longmont, Colorado. I am a St. Vrain graduate and Alpine alumni. I’m bilingual as I am fluent in both English and Spanish. When I am not in school I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three dogs!