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Certification
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Employment Activities & Leadership Roles
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Ashlee Kuca

Ashlee Kuca

Wheeling,WV

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Ohio County Schools, bringing expertise in IEP development, differentiated instruction, and inclusive classroom management. Recognized for fostering strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support individualized learning and behavioral success.

Experienced leader and mentor, currently serving as Faculty Senate President, with a demonstrated ability to advocate for staff, guide decision-making, and support school-wide initiatives. Committed to student development beyond the classroom promoting school engagement, emotional well-being, and positive behavior supports. Passionate about creating supportive learning environments that empower students to build life skills, confidence, and academic success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Ohio County Schools
Wheeling, WV
10.2016 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
Wheeling, WV
12.2015 - 06.2016

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV
12-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
12-2015

Skills

  • IEP development, writing, and implementation
  • Differentiated Instruction and Lesson Planning
  • Relationship building with students, families, and colleagues
  • Classroom management
  • Co-teaching experience
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Trained in CPI
  • Life skills instruction

Certification

  • Multi-Categorical (LD, BD, ID, DD) (0K-AD)
  • Autism (0K-AD)
  • Elementary Education (0K-06)

Accomplishments

  • WTRF7 & The Health Plan Golden Apple Award Recipient (November 2024)
  • 2025-2026 WPHS Teacher of the Year Nominee

Employment Activities & Leadership Roles

  • Faculty Senate Leadership, Wheeling Park High School (President, May 2024-Current) (Secretary, August 2023-May 2024)
  • Mentor Teacher, Ohio County Schools (September 2023-Current)
  • Certified Therapy Dog Handler, Wheeling Park High School (Parker, February 2024-Current)
  • Head Cheerleading Coach, Warwood Middle School (November 2016-April 2021)

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Ohio County Schools
10.2016 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

St. Vincent De Paul Parish School
12.2015 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Special Education

West Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Wheeling Jesuit University