Ashli’s classroom reflects her philosophy that every child will be welcomed with open arms and that his or her potential would never be underestimated. Dreher feels that the role of the teacher was not a role she chose; it was one that chose her.

Ashli Skura Dreher
Youngstown, NY | Years Taught: 1996 – Present
Additional Recognition
- 2016 • New York Governor’s Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2016 • Fund for Teachers Fellow
- 2015 • NEA Global Learning Fellow
- 2014 • New York State Teacher of the Year
- 2014 • Am-Pol Eagle Newspaper Citizen of the Year
- 2006 • New York State Rehabilitation Award
- 2002 • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification