Professional Bio
Dr. Ashley Phelps entered the field of gifted education in 2014 when she enrolled in endorsement courses under the guidance of former NAGC president, Dr. Lauri Kirsch. Inspired by the work of Lauri and her team, Ashley moved into a gifted teacher role at a Title-I school and joined the Hillsborough’s gifted leadership team, collaborating with other professionals on supporting gifted learners throughout the district. Ashley now serves gifted children and their families through her employment at a statewide virtual school district. Ashley completed her PhD in Education with a focus on Leadership, Policy, and Change including a dissertation on addressing underrepresentation in Florida’s gifted programs in 2023. Ashley is a board member for the NAGC Affiliate, Florida Gifted Network. Her favorite role in this field is being the parent of a gifted child. Ashley is passionate about supporting gifted children and their families.
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