Ashley Evans didn’t set out to work in education, but her desire to support students and be involved in her children’s school led her there.
“As a parent, I’ve always tried to be involved at my kids’ school and make it the best experience they can have,” Evans said. “Somehow, after only being at the school for one year, I was made PTA president.”
In that role, she did her best to meet the needs of the school community, but she felt she could do more. When her youngest child started kindergarten, she began working as a substitute teacher at West Clinton Elementary, where she quickly found a passion for supporting students—especially in the Academic Support Class (ASC) program.
“I really enjoyed being there and helping the students,” she said. “So when a position opened in a new ASC classroom for a teacher assistant, I jumped at the opportunity.”
Evans said she has loved every minute of the job and that working with students gave her the courage to return to school to become a special education teacher.
“The thing I love most about working with the students is seeing all their achievements and how much they grow in so many ways throughout the year,” she said.
