Ashley Clark

I am a passionate wife, Mom, educator, behavior specialist, and a seeker of knowledge! Always looking to learn and grow.

[Brian Mendler @BrianMendler]

I dislike the phrase “behavior problem” when referring to challenging kids. Behaviors aren’t usually the problem. They are solutions they pick to problems. IE... kid calls out inappropriately = needy for attention / connection. Focus on what’s driving the behavior. #thatonekid

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

@kjohnson_mrs This is awesome! 💙

[edutopia @edutopia]

These activities can help prime the brain for a state of “relaxed alertness.” 🍊
https://t.co/4Og5MYU5aY

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

@rchristensenpy This is amazing!

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

@ThePenderosa Might be a bit biased, but we have the best kids. These are hilarious and completely true! ❤️🤣

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

Facilitated a workshop on trauma & the brain. This is important work. Learning can’t happen until we take care of this work. To know my colleagues know this was simply inspiring. On top of all their “other” stuff they made room for more. I work with the best. #itsgoodtobeamustang

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

@BrianMendler When I see them for the first time each morning I act like I haven’t seen them in years. ❤️

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

@BrianMendler Respond, do not react.

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

@BrianMendler @fastcrayon “A consequence is designed to make you better...” 🙌🙌

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

First session of Trauma and the Brain is in the books. So much fun to facilitate this work alongside our school counselor! Always learning. Always growing. #pyproud #itsgoodtobeamustang

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

Session 2 of the Fostering Resilient Learners book club I’m facilitating. We have representation from 2 out of our 3 buildings. We have TAs, teachers, administrators, and a staff developer. We are learning, growing, and always getting better. #itsgoodtobeamustang #traumasensitive

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

When you’re in a workshop and get a new “teacher toy”. I swear this is better than Christmas morning! Thankful for opportunities to continue learning. #proudtobeamustang

[Dr Lisa Cherry @_LisaCherry]

The phrase 'behaviour is communication' broken down into bite size chunks 😉

#SaturdayMotivation

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

Yes! Your perception of “big deal” and “little deal” could be totally different then the children in your care. They have a right to perceive those “things” however they need to. It’s our job to support and teach them skills to successfully function with the “baggage” they bring.

[Robyn Brickel @RobynBrickel]

All trauma deserves compassion and empathy. “Big” and “little” categories are not really helpful with healing: https://t.co/xX2ZFSXj4C

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

Day 1... here we go! #growth #becomingcomfortablewiththeuncomfortable

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

1 day @ school this week & 4 days of training in Rochester. Next week leading my first PD workshop. Not allowing my stuttering to set limits. It’s part of who I am. It isn’t indicative of my intelligence or skill. Here goes nothing!

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

#itsgoodtobeamustang

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

Mrs. Steven’s friends warmed the bellies and hearts of PYE staff today. Such a practical way to spread kindness, teach social skills, and so much more. #pyproud #proudtobeamustang

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

Pushing myself out of my comfort zone, planning an awesome PD opportunity with our school counselor. Exciting things happening! #itsgoodtobeamustang #pyproud

[Ashley Clark @PYMrsClark]

I can’t hear you.
I can’t respond to you.
I’m just trying to be safe.