teaching staff
Ashley Dorr - Special Education Teacher
Contact: ashley.dorr@embracelearning.org
My name is Ashley Dorr, and I am 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, I graduated from Curtis High School before serving four years in the Marine Corps.
Currently, I serve as a Program Manager at ELI, where I collaborate closely with teachers and Behavior Support Specialists (BES) to ensure our students receive an individualized and well-designed education tailored to their unique needs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). These students continuously inspire me to strive for excellence, and I am confident that this is exactly where I am meant to be.
Kelsey Stewart - Elementary Teacher/ Sumner Site Manager
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.
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Samantha Grabski-Wilson - General Education Teacher/Special Education Teaching Assistant
Contact: samantha.grabski.wilson@embracelearning.org
My name is Samantha Grabski-Wilson. I am a Teaching Assistant at the SeaBell site.
With a background in mathematics and teaching, I have experience in both the public and private sectors.
I am dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality education.