Ashley Clerge

Ashley Clerge Educational Advocate

Advocate | Language & Literacy Specialist |
Special Education Leader

Advocate | Language & Literacy Specialist | Special Education Leader

Serving Families In

Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
...& Expanding Nationwide

Expertise in

Dyslexia
Reading Comprehension
Dysgraphia
ADHD
Bilingual Literacy Development
Multilingual Learners
Specific Learning Disabilities
Special Education
IEPs
MTSS
Trauma-Informed Education

Credentials & Experience

  • Ed.M., Language & Literacy — Harvard Graduate School of Education

  • B.S., Political Science — Northeastern University

  • Licensed in Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K–8

  • Licensed Elementary Educator, Grades 1–6

  • Licensed English as a Second Language Educator, Pre-K–6

  • Bilingual

  • 10+ Years in Education

  • Former Boston Public Schools Special Education Teacher

  • Former Regional Director of Special Education — KIPP Massachusetts

Why Families Choose Ashley

  • Deep understanding of literacy, special education, and educational systems

  • Believes students should have instruction that reflects how they learn and communicate, with families as essential partners

  • Connects a student's profile, educational data, and supports provided, while keeping long-term development in view

  • Advanced training in language and literacy, attuned to how reading, language, and learning differences intersect with educational access

Why Hire Ashley

  • Combines literacy expertise, special education leadership, bilingual experience, and systems-level knowledge

  • Helps families understand not just what their child needs, but how those needs should translate into real support

  • Helps families move from educational complexity to clarity, and from uncertainty to purposeful action

  • Supports families in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, with virtual advocacy available nationwide

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