Hi, I'm Leon

I bring over a decade of experience in public education to the world of design.


I believe great design, like great teaching, is equitable, inclusive, and human-centered. My background enables me to collaborate effectively and solve real-world problems with practical, user-focused design solutions.


Outside of work, I’m passionate about art, skateboarding, and exploring world cuisines with my family and friends.


Let’s create something amazing together. Hit me up!

My Journey

The wave I rode into teaching led me to UX/UI. As a remote teacher during the COVID-19 Pandemic, I became deeply immersed in education technology, sparking my passion for designing human-centered experiences for students.

2016

2nd year working in education

Building momentum!

2016

2nd year working in education

Building momentum!

2018

Started teaching 3rd Grade!

2018

Started teaching 3rd Grade!

2020

COVID 19

Discovered UX/UI as a Virtual Teacher

2020

COVID 19

Virtual learning led to UX discovery

2020

COVID 19

Discovered UX/UI as a Virtual Teacher

2022

Back to teaching as usual 5th Grade this time

2022

Back to teaching as usual 5th Grade this time

2024

UX/UI journey begins!

2024

UX/UI journey begins!

Education

University of Denver - Denver, CO

UX/UI Certificate – 2025


Relay Graduate School of Education - New York, NY
Master of Arts (MA) – Elementary Education and Teaching - 2018


Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, CO

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – Painting - 2013

Experience

5th Grade Teacher - 2022 - Present | Denver Public Schools


UX Design Intern - Summer 2025 | Cerebral Code


3rd Grade Teacher - 2016 - 2022 | Rocky Mountain Prep

Denver Math Fellow - 2015 - 2016 | Denver Public Schools


Installation Assistant / Digital Design Intern - 2014 - 2016 | Museo De Las Americas