Press and media
Where the story has run.
Television, radio, magazines, and organizations that have covered Leila’s work, from the classroom with no budget to keynote stages in all 50 states.
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LinkedIn followers
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newsletter subscribers
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published articles
15
press features
Publications
Stories. Ideas. Impact.
Books for educators, leaders, and curious minds.
Book publications
Co-authored
The Giants' Shoulders
Contributed a chapter on The Art of the Ask to this collection of practical wisdom from speakers at the Global Speakers Summit in Bali.
Picture book author
C.J.'s Sense Adventures
A picture book written by Leila Kubesch and illustrated by Amber Kubesch, sold to the Success for All Foundation for use in its educational work.
Published author
Tech-No to Tech-Pro
A practical guide to digital visibility without losing your humanity. An Amazon number one new release in three categories.
Magazine publications
Written by Leila for Toastmasters, ATD, AMLE, and Teachers and Writers Magazine.
AMLE Magazine
From Home Visits to Parent Academies: Transforming Engagement in Middle Level Education
Middle Level Learning, National Council for the Social Studies
A Zen Garden at Tecumseh: From Mocking to Honoring
Poetry writing and how it all began
Words Tough
Why do English words look like they should rhyme, then refuse to cooperate?
I turned my pronunciation confusion into poetry and humor.
Watch what happens when rhyme meets English pronunciation.
Featured coverage
Toyota Newsroom
Cincinnati Educator Named National Family Teacher of the Year
Once a child raised in poverty in North Africa, Leila Kubesch arrived in America seeking solutions for families in need.
KVOE
Leila Kubesch named as second inductee into 2022 National Teachers Hall of Fame class Wednesday
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has announced its second inductee into the 2022 Hall of Fame Class, featured in extensive media coverage.
WCPO 9 ABC Cincinnati
Norwood Middle School teacher wins Ohio Department of Education Teacher of the Year award
Even after she had the Teacher of the Year award in hand, Leila Kubesch still didn’t know who nominated her for the distinction.
“Leila captivated a diverse audience of young scholarship recipients, their parents and guardians, corporate donors, educators, and board members. Her message was clear, concise, passionate, and challenging.”
Samuel D. Rowe Jr.
Board Member, English Language Learners Foundation
More coverage
Television, radio, magazines, and organizations.
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Norwood Ohio teacher creates Chow and Tell cooking show with students
League of Cincinnati Theatres
Fringe Reviews: Papa, 1 Gay Wedding Reception, PB&J, Pato y Muerte, and the ArtsWave Carts
National Center for Families Learning
Hats off, teachers: how we can teach from the heart during a pandemic
Mount St. Joseph University
Mount St. Joseph University Hosts Fifth Annual Education Summit for Aspiring Teachers
Chalkboard Champions
Ohio's Leila Kubesch a 2022 inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
Media kit
Bios in three lengths, headshots, an emcee introduction, and the story behind The Art of the Ask, in one download.
