Please join us in welcoming Ms. Ashley Strachan who is Curtisville Primary's newest Speech and Language Therapist!
She will additionally provide instruction as part of Curtisville's Tier 3 Reading Program.
"I am beyond excited to join the Deer Lakes family as I had already witnessed this tight knit community during my externship," Ms. Strachan said. "Every professional here at Deer Lakes has a passion for teaching and helping students. The teamwork that exists in the DL district is inspiring."
Ms. Strachan attended Clarion University - now Pennsylvania Western - for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. Additionally, she earned a minor in special education.
Ms. Strachan has previously worked with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit at Pine-Richland High School, Wexford Elementary, and Sunrise School. She also completed 2 externships, one of which was at Curtisville Primary.
"I chose to be a speech therapist because I love helping students find power in their ability to communicate," Ms. Strachan said. "I chose to work in education because I wanted to help students find their voice and use it well."
Fun Facts About Ms. Strachan:
What do you enjoy when you’re not teaching?
I enjoy hiking and exploring parks and trails. If it is cold outside, I enjoy cooking, baking, and eating good food.
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
I hope to find the time to learn another language.
If you could have a superpower what would it be?
This may be cliche as an SLP, but I think it would be really convenient to be able to read other people's thoughts.
What’s your favorite family recipe?
I come from a long line of family home cooks, so it is hard to pick a favorite. Right now I am enjoying baking bread with my mom’s passed down sourdough starter.
What’s your favorite dessert?
Easiest question - cheesecake!!!