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Ashanti Devon Blackmon

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Summary

To leverage my background in education, entrepreneurship, and relationship-building as a STEM Integration Manager, I am applying my transferable skills to help school districts implement comprehensive educational systems that prepare all students for 21st-century success.

Dynamic educator and relationship-builder with transferable experience in special education, program development, and entrepreneurship. Combines classroom teaching expertise with business acumen to bridge educational theory and practical implementation. Skilled at building partnerships between diverse stakeholders, and adapting educational approaches to meet individual student needs. Passionate about ensuring equitable educational access for all students, and developing 21st-century skills essential for future success. Extensive experience in the West Region, with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex educational ecosystems and build meaningful partnerships.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Day Program

Diamond Fork Middle School
Spanish Fork
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and maintained strong family-school partnerships.
  • Managed complex behavioral and emotional needs, requiring sensitive and clear communication with parents, therapists, and district officials.
  • Liaison for out-of-school support programs, demonstrating negotiation and coordination skills.
  • Designing inclusive STEM initiatives for diverse student populations.
  • Scaling after school and in-school STEM programming.
  • Building partnerships with educators, community organizations, and industry leaders.

Founder / CEO

Creative Culture Merch
Southern California & Utah
01.2020 - Current
  • Built a clothing brand serving 100+ clients, including high-profile BYU football athletes and teams.
  • Designed and pitched spirit pack campaigns to high school and college coaches.
  • Led outreach and closed partnerships with athletic programs, selling full packages ($225 average value)
  • Managed design, production, and client relations from pitch to delivery.
  • Traveled and marketed apparel across Western states, leveraging regional connections.
  • Utilized consultative selling approach with educational decision-makers, positioning products as solutions to team needs.
  • Built and maintained relationships with coaches and athletic directors, developing trust as a reliable partner.
  • Managed complete client lifecycle from initial outreach through delivery and follow-up support.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate client needs into customized solutions, a key skill for educational consulting.

Special Education Teacher

Mt. Nebo Middle School
Nephi
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered high-stakes meetings (IEPs/504s), coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
  • Led targeted interventions, showing persuasive and data-driven communication with families.

Education

Master - Special Education : Mod/Mild/Severe

National University
05.2025

B.S - Family Life: Human Development

Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
04.2018

Skills

  • Educational Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • STEM Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Curriculum Alignment
  • Technology Integration
  • Digital Tools
  • EdTech
  • Google Workspace
  • Educational Technology
  • Data Collection
  • Digital Dashboards
  • Training Others

Transferable Skills for STEM Integration Leadership

Experience developing individualized learning programs that can be applied to differentiated

STEM implementation

● Demonstrated ability to communicate complex educational concepts to diverse stakeholders

● Proven success in building educational partnerships and securing buy-in for new initiatives

● Background in special education providing insight into creating inclusive learning

environments for all students

● Experience using data to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

● Entrepreneurial mindset for identifying opportunities and developing innovative educational

solutions

Timeline

Head of Day Program

Diamond Fork Middle School
01.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Mt. Nebo Middle School
01.2023 - 01.2024

Founder / CEO

Creative Culture Merch
01.2020 - Current

Master - Special Education : Mod/Mild/Severe

National University

B.S - Family Life: Human Development

Brigham Young University
Ashanti Devon Blackmon