All about Me:

The teacher behind the blog

My name is Ashley White and I am 31 years old. I graduated from York College of PA with a degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Music. I also have a masters degree in Teacher Leadership from American College of Education. I am currently a fourth grade teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools in MD. I have been teaching for eight years, preparing to start my ninth school year at a new school this year! So far I have taught fourth, fifth, and first grade, working to expand my horizons over the course of my career in multiple grades. I hope, through this blog, to provide anyone with some inspiration and laughter; provide teachers and parents with useful home and in-class resources; and provide creative ways to stay positive and motivated no matter what life brings us!

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December 8, 2019- Qualifying for the Irish Dancing World Championship 2020 and placing 11th overall at my regional competition!

December 8, 2019- Qualifying for the Irish Dancing World Championship 2020 and placing 11th overall at my regional competition!

 
 


The inspiration for the title of my blog, This Teacher Gets Reel, (name credit to my friend Sarah!) comes from my background as a competitive Irish dancer. Irish dance had been a very significant part of my life for 22 years. It has truly taught me drive, passion, and balance; how to be “All in” on everything I am passionate about and balance my work as a teacher with my mental and physical health. I hope to some day teach Irish dance, passing on my passion for this sport just as my dance teachers did for me!