Professional Teacher Profile – Leton Hall

About Me

Leton Hall is a veteran science educator with over 15 years of experience teaching in the New York City Department of Education. He currently teaches Biology at Pelham Gardens Middle School and serves as an adjunct professor at Lehman College, where he supports early-career teachers in developing NGSS-aligned curriculum and effective lab practices within the physics classroom. As a New York State Master Teacher, Math for America Master Teacher, and STEMteachersNYC Teacher Leader, Leton is deeply committed to advancing science education, fostering student curiosity, and mentoring the next generation of educators.

Teaching Experience

  • Science Teacher, Pelham Gardens Middle School, Bronx, NY (Sep 2017 – Present)
  • Adjunct Lecturer, Lehman College (Jul 2018 – Present)
  • Science Teacher, Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy (KAPPA M.S. 215), Bronx, NY (Sep 2008 – Present)
  • NYC Men Teach Mentor (Sep 2016 – Jun 2018)
  • Science Teacher, Mott Hall Science and Technology Academy, Bronx, NY (Sep 2012 – Jun 2017)
  • Lead Educator/Content Developer, EmpowerMe Digital (Apr 2023 – Jun 2023)
  • Substitute Teacher, NYC Department of Education (May 2008 – Jun 2008)

Professional Affiliations

  • New York State Master Teacher
  • Math for America Master Teacher
  • STEMteachersNYC Teacher Leader

Education

  • Master of Science, Middle School Science Education, City University of New York City College (2012-2017)
  • Master of Science, Elementary Education, City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College (2008 – 2010)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Berkeley College (2006 – 2007)
  • Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Westchester Community College (1999 – 2006)

Certifications

  • Biology 5-9
  • Elementary Education K-6 Teacher