I am originally from Buffalo, NY and have now spent more than half of my life living in a much warmer place! After leaving Buffalo, I spent time living in Roanoke, VA; Columbia, SC; Sumter, SC; Culpeper, VA; and, finally, sunny Sarasota, FL! Our family has been living here for over 14 years. I am married and have three children ~ Megan(25), Bryan(19), and Christopher (15). I also have a grandaughter, Ashlynn Grace, who is 2 1/2 years old. She is a joy and blessing to our whole family! I graduated from SUNY College at Buffalo and received my BS in Elementary Education. In 1999 I earned my Master's degree in Curriculum and Interdisciplinary Studies from National Louis University. The computer lab consists of thirty Windows student workstations, a teacher workstation, a mini broadcast studio, and a Promethean whiteboard. Lessons and demonstrations are projected from the teacher station to an overhead projection system and taught at the interactive whiteboard. Students in grades K-5 visit the computer lab once every six, seven, or eight days for a 55 minute session. Students learn basic technology skills in the lab while working on projects that integrate technology into the different areas. Diane McCoy
The mission of Ashton Elementary is to help all students become productive citizens and learn each and everyday!