Qualifications

• SC. Gen Ed

Role

Ashley Kriesen serves as Special Education Director at Colearn Academy, where she supports students, families, and teachers in building strong, individualized learning experiences within a virtual environment. She is passionate about fostering meaningful relationships and ensuring that every student receives the support they need to grow and succeed.

She works closely with school leadership and instructional teams to strengthen special education services, improve collaboration, and ensure students are making consistent progress toward their goals. Ashley is committed to creating systems of support that allow educators to focus on instruction while ensuring students feel seen, supported, and valued.

About

Ashley is passionate about building strong relationships with students and families, even in a virtual setting. She values the connections formed through daily interactions and believes that meaningful relationships are at the heart of student success.

She finds joy in seeing student growth and progress, knowing that even small steps forward represent important milestones. Ashley appreciates the collaborative spirit at Colearn Academy and the shared willingness of staff to work together in support of students.

She is bilingual, which allows her to connect with and support a broader range of families and students in meaningful ways.