Communities In Schools of Richmond
Ashley Edmonds, M.Ed., is a dedicated education professional with experience in various roles supporting student development. Currently serving as a Site Coordinator at Communities In Schools of Richmond since August 2022, Ashley focuses on developing a trauma-informed approach to student support while coordinating services for students within a school. Previously, from August 2018 to June 2022, Ashley worked as an Elementary Science Teacher for the District of Columbia Public Schools, providing instruction and designing lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs. Before that, Ashley was a Resident Teacher with Urban Teachers and an Americorps Member with City Year, where responsibilities included lesson planning, tutoring, and implementing social-emotional learning interventions. Ashley holds a Master of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Communities In Schools of Richmond
Communities In Schools of Richmond surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Richmond works in 40 schools throughout the City of Richmond and Henrico County. We help kids stay in school by identifying and addressing unmet needs of children and families -- needs that when left unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate. Whether it's eyeglasses, tutoring, or a safe place to be after school, when basic needs are met, students can concentrate on what's really important -- learning. Rather than duplicating services or competing with other youth-serving organizations, CIS of Richmond identifies and mobilizes existing community resources and fosters cooperative partnerships to deliver Five Basics for students and families: CIS of Richmond Five Basics 1) a safe place to learn and grow 2) one-to-one relationship with a caring adult 3) a healthy start and a healthy future 4) a marketable skill upon graduation 5) a chance to give back to peers and community CIS of Richmond targets Richmond's high poverty neighborhoods to make a difference in the lives of our most fragile residents.