Samantha Ost

Samantha Ost is an experienced professional in the field of education and child development, currently serving as the EPIC Program Lead at Ability Connection since August 2021, where responsibilities include facilitating engaging activities for students with disabilities. Simultaneously, Samantha has been working at Coppell ISD as a Special Education Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher since October 2016, managing classroom environments and supporting students. Previous roles include Site Director at YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, where program planning and parent communication were prioritized, and After School Program Tutor at Housing Corporation of America, providing academic support to children. Samantha also has experience in administrative roles, having worked as an Accounting Assistant at Housley Demolition Co. Inc. and as a Mobile Sales Consultant at Best Buy. Currently pursuing a Master of Special Education at the University of North Texas, educational qualifications include a Child Life Certificate from UC Santa Barbara and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Child, Adolescents, and Family Studies from California State University, Bakersfield.