EL Team
The Ashlawn EL team would like to welcome you to Ashlawn Elementary School.
Dana Crepeau
dana.crepeau@apsva.us
It is such a pleasure to be teaching at Ashlawn once again! The Global Citizenship Project is a unique and wonderful part of our Ashlawn Community, and it makes our school the empathetic place it is. I’ve taught for 17 years, from preschool level to 4th grade students. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy singing, reading, hiking, cooking and traveling with my family. A few of my favorite books are My Father’s Dragon and Wonder. Looking forward to getting to know more Eagles this year, and to a year of caring, creating and learning ahead.
Amy Fong
I grew up across the continents of Africa, Asia, and North America which developed in me a love for cultures and learning from others. I love working with students from other cultures and places. I have been an EL teacher at Ashlawn for seven years and I have been teaching for a total of 15 years. Prior to working at Ashlawn, I worked as a classroom teacher (various grade levels between 1st-3rd grade) at a private school. I have an MSE degree in early childhood education with an ESOL endorsement from John Brown University and an Med in reading education from the University of Virginia. I love spending time with my husband, 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son, reading, exercising, eating tasty food from all over the world, and exploring new places. My favorite children’s book is “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. I love working at Ashlawn because of the people. It’s such a supportive and inclusive community which I’m so thankful to be a part of.
Mrs. Wendy Ward
wendy.ward2@apsva.us
This is my fifth year teaching at Ashlawn, and it is a joy to work with our global citizens, outstanding staff and administration at Ashlawn. I decided to become an English language teacher after living, working, and tutoring English in Japan. I received my undergraduate BA degree from the University of Virginia, and I received my Master of Education degree in Teaching Second Languages from the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. I am a native Virginian and enjoy spending time with my husband and two teenage sons outdoors, walking our dog and reading. My favorite children’s book is “Click, Clack, Moo” written by Doreen Cronin.
Ms. Terry Hill
terry.hill@apsva.us
I am a Marymount University graduate and a retired APS elementary teacher. After teaching 31 years in APS, I was Ashlawn’s school-based substitute for 4 years and is currently a part-time HILT assistant. My favorite children’s books are The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and the Mr.Putter &Tabby series by Cynthia Rylant. I enjoy yoga, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends. I can assure you that going into my 17th year at Ashlawn, I truly love the community, my colleagues, and especially the kids!
Office of English Learners
Arlington Public Schools believes that all English Language Learners achieve their fullest potential while building upon their diverse language and cultural backgrounds. The EL office collaborates with APS staff to guide, support and monitor instruction that develops academic language and content knowledge to accelerate student progress. The EL Office also collaborates with APS staff to build effective parental and community involvement that promotes student achievement.
For more information about the Office of English Learners program in Arlington Public Schools, please explore the Office of English Learners website.
