Dr. Lester began her teaching career in 2011 at Huntington Middle School. There, she taught mathematics and language arts to both 7th and 8th grade students. She also served as the Relay for Life Coordinator, Team Leader, Mentoring and Character Education Program Coordinator, and more. After teaching at HMS for seven years, she began teaching at Perry Middle School. Perry is home for Dr. Lester, and she most recently taught mathematics to 8th grade students. Additionally, she served as the team leader for the navigators' team, a member of the leadership and PBIS teams, 7th grade girls basketball coach, and the student success coach for Houston Virtual Middle School Students.

Dr. Lester is passionate about teaching and learning and believes that education is the profession that makes all others possible. Dr. Lester is committed to student success and pursues student growth by learning and understanding the whole child.

Dr. Lester is a mother of five children. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, family, and friends.