Dr. Juliet Ashton-Luckey
Manheim,PA
Summary
Mission-driven Program Director known for championing inclusive practices and advancing programs that support individuals with disabilities. Brings deep expertise in special education frameworks, program development, and continuous improvement, with a strong ability to translate vision into actionable strategies. Proven success in building collaborative partnerships, influencing policy and practice, and delivering outcomes that promote equity and access.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
04.2026 - Current
- Provides oversight and supervision of the Supervisors, Assistant Supervisors and all assigned Act 93 staff in the Preschool Early Intervention program to assure the provision of appropriate programs and services.
- Provides leadership in developing and maintaining relationships with early childhood environments while ensuring compliance in the delivery of Preschool Early Intervention services to identified students.
- Oversees the analysis of data, summary reports, and other information that is used to inform staff development and technical assistance opportunities for Preschool Early Intervention programs and services.
- Collaborates with other senior leaders in order to improve enterprise level business planning and strategic allocation of resources.
- Partners with the Instructional Services Department to provide leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of prevention and intervention programs that support IU13 and Preschool Early Intervention programs and services.
- Collaborates with the Technology Services Department to provide leadership in the development, coordination, and implementation of information systems, instructional technology, and technology equipment.
- Works collaboratively with the Human Resources Department to provide leadership in the areas of recruiting and retaining highly-qualified staff for Preschool Early Intervention programs and services as required by federal and state laws and regulations.
- Works collaboratively with the Business Services Department to develop and review the budgets and contracts for the Preschool Early Intervention program. In addition, works to ensure appropriate facilities in regard to location, accessibility, size, safety, and cost as it applies to these programs.
- Contributes to the effective team management of all problems, issues, concerns and performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor of Preschool Early Intervention
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
04.2022 - 04.2026
- Applies strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to support roughly 4,000 students across multiple counties of Pennsylvania through a hybrid work model.
- Maintains and oversees legal compliance related to program oversight.
- Helps meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Designs and implements new processes to improve program efficiency and functioning.
- Facilitates discussion and mediates internal and external conflict resolution needs while protecting enterprise goals.
- Coaches, directly supervises, and observes 67 special educators, including speech therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to improve teaching techniques.
- Coordinates with outside state agencies and governing bodies to acquire services for students in special education.
- Uses multiple software platforms and databases to maintain confidential records and prepare reports.
- Coordinates and completes staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Creates and leads professional development for internal and external stakeholders to improve business outcomes.
- Collaborates with other administrators to assess program and staffs' needs to develop cost-effective budgets.
- Oversees interview and hiring process of personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
Coordinator of Student Services
Warwick School District
11.2015 - 04.2022
- Oversaw all special education, gifted education, Section 504, and psychological services for all students in a K-12 setting.
- Used data, best practices, and financial reports to compose, present, and implement new programming.
- Led and contributed to district-level committees to support needs of stakeholders.
- Lead and observed special educators, including speech therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, school psychologists, gifted instructors, and physical therapists to improve teaching techniques.
- Prepared budget and submitted to board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Created policies and procedures inclusive of multiple stakeholder voices to improve instructional and business outcomes, based on research and best practice.
- Created and presented numerous professional development sessions to professional staff members, with highly positive feedback from participants.
Special Education Consultant
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coached and observed 6 teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Special Education Teacher
Manheim Township School District
05.2007 - 04.2013
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Elementary And Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PAMaster Of Applied Science - Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PASupervisor Of Special Education Certificate - Special Education Leadership
Penn State
University City, PASpeech Communications - Speech Pathology
Columbia College
Columbia, SCDoctorate - Educational Leadership
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA06-2021
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Interdepartmental Mediation and Communication
- Disability Awareness
- Data-driven decision-making
- Community Partnerships
- Collaborative Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Research
- Verbal and Physical Deescalation
Certification
- Special Education - N-21
- Elementary Education - K-6
- Middle Level Mathematics
- Middle Level Science
- Principal Certificate
- Special Education Supervisor Certificate
Timeline
Program Director
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
04.2026 - Current
Supervisor of Preschool Early Intervention
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
04.2022 - 04.2026
Coordinator of Student Services
Warwick School District
11.2015 - 04.2022
Special Education Consultant
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
04.2013 - 11.2015
Special Education Teacher
Manheim Township School District
05.2007 - 04.2013
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Elementary And Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Master Of Applied Science - Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Supervisor Of Special Education Certificate - Special Education Leadership
Penn State
Speech Communications - Speech Pathology
Columbia College
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Immaculata University