Ashley Sheppard

Encouraging others to always strive to reach goals they previously thought impossible is a strength of mine. This keeps me enthusiastic about my job. Teaching, collaborating with coworkers, handling and guiding parents in ways to help their child as well as understanding the diversity in children, coworkers, parents, backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs have well prepared me to handle situations positively while still finding ways to better the outcome. In the diversely changing world, we must never stop learning or working to make each day better than the last.

I am an educational professional with focus on early childhood development and curriculum implementation. Known for creating engaging, inclusive classroom environments and fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues and parents. Adaptable to evolving educational needs and committed to student success.

• Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
• Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
• Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.