GAFFNEY FOR ASHLAND SCHOOLS

Ann M. Gaffney

​for Ashland Schools
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a celebrated educator

Dr. Ann M. Gaffney is a lifelong educator who has been honored by the President of the United States as a 2014 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. A former middle school teacher and school administrator, Dr. Gaffney currently works in EdTech where she is on the development team for a new K-6 core math program and is in charge of teacher, student, and family supports. 
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knowledgable

Due to Ann's decades of experience in schools, she understands the complexities of schools and the importance of excellent leadership. It is this nuanced understanding that will lead to better decision-making.
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innovative

 Public education is not and should not be what it was 100, 50, or even 10 years ago. Ann understands that students need programming that adapts to their needs, not the other way around, ensuring that all students find success. 
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​transparent

Ann believes in transparency. She will not hide her beliefs behind rhetoric, but rather will help others see and understand her values, the reasons behind her beliefs, and the rationale that underlies her decisions. 

a vision for ashland schools

Ashland School District is one of the best school districts in the nation, but we face challenges.
​How we adapt to meet those challenges will determine our future success. O
ur strength lies in creativity and collaboration. Together, we can deliver the diverse, innovative, and responsive education our community deserves, ensuring every Ashland student is supported, inspired, and ready to thrive.

Supporting

Students &
​Families
One size does not fit all. Ashland School District has a long history of innovation with Willow Wind, Trails, Catalyst, Thoreau, and Ashland Connect. Today's challenges call for renewed innovation to ensure we are adapting to meet the varied needs of students and families with flexible and responsive educational opportunities.

supporting

Educators
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Educators are not only the biggest expense in the Ashland School District budget, they are the District's greatest asset. Ashland has always attracted great educators; thus it is vital that we continue to support them, particularly as we innovate. Ann will work with educators, ensuring their dreams for the future are a part of ASD's vision. 

supporting

Community
​Members
Schools are an important part of a community, whether or not you have school-aged children. Property values, for example, correlate strongly with the quality of a community's schools. Ann will work to improve the connection between our schools and the community, benefitting individuals and businesses alike. 

ENDORSEMENTS

Ashland Education Association Political Action Committee
​(the political arm of the Ashland teachers' union)
​Jackson County Democrats

experience matters

see how Ann Gaffney measures up
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classroom teacher

Due to 20 years as a middle school teacher working with students with a range of strengths, interests, and needs, Ann understands schools and the people in them. 
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teacher advocate

As a union leader, Ann had a reputation for working with administration to solve problems collaboratively, engineering win-win solutions to improve schools for teachers and students alike.
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school administrator

With four years as a school administrator in a small district, Ann understands how every role is important to smooth operations and continued growth.  
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educators

As a curriculum developer, a provider of professional learning, and a school administrator, Ann has improved the practice of hundreds of educators nationwide.
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students

Over the years, Ann has empowered thousands of students, developing relationships, encouraging growth, and changing lives.
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school board meetings

Understanding the role of the School Board is an important part of the job. Ann has decades of participation in school board meetings in a variety of roles.
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