About Leslie and Her Role
Hi! I’m Leslie Aiuvalasit, Team Lead for the Math Department at Six Red Marbles. Basically, I’m the right-hand woman to our department director — I help with everything from project bids and samples to a bit of people-wrangling.
I also mentor our amazing editorial partners in India, running trainings and sharing feedback to help everyone keep learning and leveling up. Additionally, I act as a Content Lead on math projects. That means I coordinate with writers, editors, production, and project management to make sure that what we create is accurate, engaging, and hits the client’s goals (and, yes, keep an eye on the schedule and budget). It’s part math, part management, and part magic juggling act.
What excites you most about working here?
The people! I get to work with some of the smartest, loveliest humans around — they even make meetings enjoyable, which is saying something! And I have learned so much from all of them, whether it’s how to use technology, how to be efficient with editorial tasks, or how to write for a Kindergarten audience.
What is one major shift you’ve noticed in education, content, or instructional design recently?
Lately, I’ve noticed a swing toward inquiry-based learning — giving students problems to solve and letting them discover the concepts themselves. It’s fantastic when it works, especially with a great teacher guiding the process. But for some learners, it can feel like being handed a jigsaw puzzle without the picture on the box.
In your opinion, how is technology (AI, microlearning, immersive media, etc.) changing educational solutions?
AI is the new kid in class — smart, a little unpredictable, and still figuring itself out. There’s huge potential for it to personalize learning and make education more accessible, but we’re still learning what it’s good at (and what it really shouldn’t be left alone with). Like any tool, it all comes down to how wisely we use it.
Can you share a project you’ve worked on at SRM that you feel made a significant impact?
We made a significant impact on a recent project, where we adapted national Grades 6–8 math books to align with Florida state standards in time for adoption. The project came to us in a challenging state, and our team worked quickly to bring structure, clarity, and consistency to the materials.
How does SRM’s approach stand out in the industry?
I think what really sets SRM apart is our approach to partnership. We don’t just take a project and follow the guidelines — we collaborate closely with our clients, bringing our experience and perspective to the table.
If you could create your dream educational solution, what might it be/look like?
My dream educational solution would center on small classes and purposeful use of technology. Every student learns differently, especially in math — some thrive through hands-on exploration, others through discussion or independent problem-solving. I’d design a classroom that blends all those approaches: tactile activities, group collaboration, and individual investigation.
What’s a fun or unexpected fact about you that you would like to share?
I am a trained classical singer and have performed with some of the top ensembles in the country, including the New York Philharmonic and the Dallas Opera!