Austin Public Schools has announced the hiring of Ashley Kaplan as the new K-4 Curriculum and EL Coordinator at Austin Public Schools.

Kaplan, who has worked in education for more than 15 years, holds a BA in Social Studies Education from the College of Saint Benedict, a M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy from Benedictine University, and both a K-12 Principal License and a Superintendent License from St. Mary’s University.

She is also pursuing a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University. She has experience both in the classroom and in administration, most recently as the Director of Student and Staff Support Systems at Kasson-Mantorville.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ashley Kaplan to Austin Public Schools,” said Dr. Katie Baskin, Executive Director of Academics and A

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