Ashley Joyner

I work with very challenging children on the autism spectrum I love watching them learn new things, and making a difference in their life

Placed 71st

in their group

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Tell us why you became a teacher

My son was diagnosed with autism at 18 months. He was nonverbal until the age of five we had to seek in intervention and developmental preschool. That’s what got my foot in the door wanting to help others and I’ve been doing that for over 14 years.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

Watching a child speak for the first time in class and their face light up when they were praised for their developmental milestone

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would like to revamp a classroom a lot of classrooms our teacher funded. I would also like to have a newer vehicle. I would like to help out a nonprofit program to help kids and lower class. Get an education.

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