Contact: ashley.dorr@embracelearning.org
Ashley is a certified special education teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Education, a minor in Special Education, and a Master's degree in Psychology. Originally from Tacoma, WA, she graduated from Curtis High School before serving four years in the Marine Corps.
Currently, she serves as a Program Manager at ELI, where she collaborates closely with teachers and Behavior Support Specialists (BES) to ensure that students receive an individualized and well-designed education tailored to their unique needs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). These students continuously inspire her to strive for excellence, and she is confident that this is exactly where she is meant to be.
Contact: kelsey.stewart@embracelearning.org
Kelsey is the Program Director at our Sumner location. She joined ELI as a BESS in May 2023 and started student teaching in July 2023 while pursuing her Bachelor's in Special Education and Elementary Education with Dual Licensure. Her dream is to be an elementary special education teacher, and she loves working with students at ELI.
Kelsey is Right Response trained and has been recognized by Western Governors University for her academic excellence. She is passionate about connecting behavior and academics, always finding new ways to engage her students. Seeing the children grow and achieve their goals inspires her to help each student reach their full potential.
Outside of work, Kelsey is a busy mother of three, juggling football, cheer-leading, basketball, gymnastics, and baseball activities. This lively routine keeps her happy and energized, reflecting her dedication both at home and in her career.
Contact: samantha.wilson@embracelearning.org
Samantha is a Teaching Assistant at the SeaBell site. With a background in mathematics and teaching, she has experience in both the public and private sectors. Samantha is dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality education.
Contact: julene.kaufusi@embracelearning.org
Julene is a certified educator with 15 years of teaching experience. She has worked in both general education and special education settings, including teaching Health & Physical Education and managing self-contained classrooms and behavior unit classrooms with a focus on individualized goals. Originally from Nampa, Idaho, Julene competed in track & field, earning a full scholarship for pole vaulting at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she also completed her Bachelor’s in Education.
After obtaining her degree, Julene pursued a career in Special Education, driven by her passion for helping students reach their full potential and advocating for their needs. She is currently a General Education/Special Education Teacher's Assistant at the Bellevue Embrace Learning Institute Site.
Outside of her professional life, Julene is a busy wife and mother of three beautiful children. She and her family enjoy staying active in the outdoors, traveling, having family game nights, and engaging in various hobbies. As a dedicated, passionate, and charismatic teacher, Julene deeply cares about the success of each and every one of her students.
Contact: fonatee.burlingame@embracelearning.org
Michele has ten years of teaching experience since earning her B.A. in Secondary Education with a specialization in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 8-12. She is also certified to teach English as a Second Language for grades 4-12.
Michele has had the immense honor of working with students from Texas to now Washington. Upon her arrival in Washington State, she worked at Westside School in West Seattle as a 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher. This past summer, she received a call from the Embrace Learning Institute and was happy to accept, having heard such wonderful reports about the students and the many opportunities the school offers for learning and growth.
Currently, Michele is working on her Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology, hoping to further use her degree for the benefit of the students at Embrace!
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