Biography

Ashley has taught courses in behavior supports, foundations of disability, instructional strategies for students with moderate to severe disabilities, and seminar for student teaching internships. Her primary research interests include implementing positive behavior support interventions (PBIS) across tiers, supporting students who demonstrate persistent and pervasive contextually inappropriate challenging behaviors, and coaching and training teachers to implement equitable evidence-based practices. Ashley previously taught special education in self-contained and inclusive early childhood settings in Nashville, TN and in K-3 self-contained and inclusive settings in Connecticut. 

Education

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Special Education), University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education (Pre-K-Grade 3), Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
B.S. in Elementary Education, Keene State College, Keene, NH