About
Veteran educator and comedy motivational speaker who has been featured by notable media outlets like The Washington Post and The Today Show. She gained prominence for combining her experience as a teacher with inspiring humor, performing on national tours like the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour and the Teachers Do Standup Tour. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and event headliner who utilizes a comedic approach to professional educator development and classroom management. Her comedic stylings and educator insights have helped her achieve a loyal audience on social media, where her leslierobcomedy Instagram account alone maintains a fanbase of over 70,000 followers. In 2024, she also began presenting the Leslie Said What?! Podcast, where she discusses uplifting stories of educator success and welcomes special guests from across the nation.
Before Fame
She earned her B.S. degree in family & consumer sciences as well as her master's degree in education (curriculum & instruction) from Averett University. Prior to launching her career as a comedian and public speaker, she worked as a K-12 educator for over 17 years, during which time she taught family & consumer sciences and briefly worked overseas in Kuwait.
Trivia
She has achieved numerous career accolades including the Livin' On Laughter Gospel Comedy Association (LOLGCA) Award and the Social Media Brand Ambassador award. In 2025, she was also nominated for a Cheer Choice Award.
Family Life
She married her husband, Aaron Robinson, in 2006.
Associated With
In 2023, she was a special guest on the Tamron Hall Show. Devin Siebold and Jess Smith have also performed with the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour.
