Ashley Evans Email & Phone Number

Frederick County Public Schools

- Assess students with special needs in the classroom considering a variety of assistive technology that could be beneficial to their educational success- Train teachers, students and parents involved in the education of the student on the assistive technology that has been placed- Offer inservices to teachers and paraprofessionals to further their understanding of the technology that are used in the classroom- Model integration of technology - Work with a team of 5 other ACTT colleagues to help develop the vision for how Frederick County Public Schools can best meet the needs of students with special needs and technology

Hagerstown,Md

• Designed and implemented a technology vision/ plan to set Grace Academy apart from other private schools in the area• Implemented, designed and instructed the Blended Schools and Blackboard LMS curriculum for the Hagerstown Area Virtual Christian Academy• Developed training for all teachers to assist in pushing their students forward in the classroom with various devices including Smartboards and Smart Notebook software, Mimeo, Eno interactive whiteboard, document cameras, clicker technology, Google Apps, Samsung Galaxy Tablets, Blackboard, Edline, Gradequick, Sycamore Education Communication System and Chromebooks.• Explored and learned possible mobile device for tablet initiative• Provided continued professional development on Digital Citizenship and Netiquette on the web for our parents and students• Assisted in maintaining the homepages of Facebook, Sycamore, Edline and our current Word Press Grace Academy homepage • Coached and modeled technology usage and integration during team taught classroom instruction• Trained teachers on various reading, mathematics and writing software programs to support the curriculum: Lexia Strategies for Older Students, Mathletics, Maple software, Cowriter, and WriteOutloud• Identified special needs students in the school and establish intervention policy and procedure for staff• Wrote grants to private scholastic foundations• Organized the technology team consisting of team members within the school; establish visions to be implemented school wide• Served as a team member of the Collaboration Principals Team of Christian Schools

• Assessed special education students for assistive technology support and trained individuals responsible to help use and integrate these tools within the classroom• Planned and trained special education teachers on various AT devices and programs via in-services• Identified software and hardware that supported instruction and curriculum within the classroom• Developed training on software and hardware – held professional development courses after school.• Presented at conferences representing our Fairfax County Public services available• Coordinated TOPS program (Teacher Outreach Program Support ) within the county to extend training resources within schools and regular education settings.• Coordinated the Software Review Team to evaluate appropriate software for students with special needs that would create success in the classroom

Orange Hunt Elementary, Springfield Va

• Team taught with a regular education teacher using the inclusion model• Supported instruction and curriculum of 5 regular education teachers• Maintained an effective learning environment by organizing, coordinating, and implementing establish curriculum goals to match the individual’s IEP goals• Tested potentially eligible students for special education services • Coordinated and chaired the Learning Disabilities Parent Support Group• Acted as a Technology Liaison between Integrated Technology Services and school resource teachers• Chaired the Technology Committee, Local Screening and Child Study Committee

Master'S Degree, Master'S Of Education And Teaching Certificate For Learning Disabilities And Emotionally Disturbed, K-8

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Family And Child Development

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega