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Dear Ash,

On behalf of DISES and Sue and I, we thank you so very much for you wonderful and informative presentations at the DISES showcase Session at the C E C International Conference.  You were awesome!   Your presentation reflected beautifully on the work of DISES (Division of International Special Education Service) in its international work and the importance of international collaboration and advocacy.  ---Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Alice (Past President) and Sue (president)
Alice M. Farling MBA, Ed.D
Board Past President
Division of International Special Education and Services (DISES)  
Council for Exceptional Children

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Dr. Ash - you never cease to amaze me - you fill my heart with all good things!”-
Mary-Ann Virelli (Chair/PTA St Clare CS.)

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March 4th 2012

Hi Dr Ash,

It was a pleasure to meet you and I enjoyed your presentation.  Thank you! Take care!
Betty  Lopez Paraeducator/Texas

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Dr. Ash, 

Your travels are extensive.  It shows how respected you are when you are in demand to be the presenter! Take care.--Margie Lineman--Para-educator--Sundance, Wyoming

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Friday, February 24, 2011

Our Director Dr. Ashleigh Molloy has accepted the nomination
from Arizona State University for his work in promoting Equity. He is most grateful for this honor.He will be featured in an upcoming website story. Please see announcement from ASU.

... Dear Dr. Molloy,
Congratulations! You have been nominated for our Equity Advocate Spotlight! The Equity Alliance at Arizona State University (ASU) would like to highlight your accomplishments in promoting equity on our website. http://www.equityallianceatasu.org/
The Equity Alliance works at all levels of the educational system to build capacity to bring about systemic and sustainable change that delivers positive outcomes for all students.
Congratulations on this nomination. We welcome you to our network of equity advocates and look forward to working with you in the future.--Sincerely
,Cynthia Mruczek, Assistant Director of LeadScape, Equity Alliance at ASU
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary B 353,Tempe AZ 85287-6103
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Re: Special Education, Part 1

"Thanks Dr Ash, hope you are well, thanks again for a fantastic course, I learned so much from you."
Jonathan Mauti  (2012)

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"I love reading about your travels and the impact you are making.
  Thanks again for your passion and leadership." -Kathy Brill-Executive Director, Parent to Parent/U S A.
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Congratulations Dr. Ash!  You are a well deserving and an extraordinary individual.  I am so pleased to learn that you have received such a prestigious honor and continue to be recognized for outstanding contribution to making a remarkable difference to so many lives of children/families and to everyone you encounter along life's path. -Your friend, ---   Linda Alonzi -Principal -St. Monica  (February 2012)
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"Dr Ash is really a sun shiner for many!"
----Barouch Chai
--President and CEO
 
MICROCOMPUTER Science Centre, Inc. (January 2012)

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"Thank you for giving me an update regarding Dr. Ash and how he is truly making a difference for those with special needs around the globe. Dr. Ash is also involved in our IASE (International Association for Special Education). The 13th Biennial Conference to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada JULY 7-11th, 2013.... "The Bridge From Segregation To Inclusion… A Long Journey." "
Iris S. Drower, Ph.d
Special Educator/Clinical Assistant Professor
Phoenix Union High School District/Arizona State University
IASE, President-Elect


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RE:  January 21-30 2012 Education Tour/Consultation in Turku, Finland
Monday, January 30, 2012
Dear Dr. Ash,

You inspired us in so many ways! The teachers' room was buzzing the rest of the week. Many teachers want to learn more and are slowly opening up to new ways of thinking about inclusion of students with special needs. You were truly a change agent and assuredly student centered. The Principal wrote a report on your visit to Jorma Kauppila (Education Dept) and I asked her to cc it to you as well. She was very pleased with your visit and was delighted that you related so wonderfully with the students and had taught 4 classes English lessons. You left a very positive image of Canada with them. She has emphasized a return visit to conduct more  professional development sessions as the neighboring districts want you to visit their schools. The name of the schools you visited in the district of Nousiainen were:
                on Monday Jan 23rd: the Nummi School, primary: grades 1-6 (Nummen koulu)
                on Wednesday Jan 25th: the Henrik School, secondary: grades 7-9 (Henrikinkoulu)
I hope and trust your visit to teaching at the university after your work with us was successful and pleasant and that you have a safe trip home. Wishing you all the best and God's greatest blessings in your work and personal life and will definitely be in touch. You provided me with hope that now my special education students will begin to be part of the whole school community and for them to be the best that they can be. I intend to continue to confer with you and avail of your knowledge which I will share with my colleagues. --------------------With warm regards, Kitos, Lisa Paavilainen -Special Education Director

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Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and expertise with us in Nousiainen. It was a great pleasure and privilege to get to know you and have you visit our school.
Here is a postcard sent to Dr. Ash by Frank Piddiss, a Superintendent of Special Education TCDSB in December 2011

December 06, 2011
Dr. Ashleigh Molloy

You are a great advocate for our cause, a blessing to our children. thanks Dr. Ash

Jun Enverga
Toronto Catholic School District Trustee
Member of Special Education Committee

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Michigan Transition Services Association
Annual Conference 2008
Session Evaluation
( this link)

Name of Session:  Inclusion:  Successes and Challenges Among Nations
Name of Presenter- Dr. Ashleigh Molloy
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Hi Dr. Ash, 

"I just wanted to thank you so much again for all the knowledge and wisdom you've imparted on us over the term.  At a time when I feel so disheartened over this whole process, it is inspiring to hear your passion and integrity, and it revives in me the desire to teach and make a difference in the lives of my students. I can't tell you enough how much being in this course has helped me not only in my teaching, but in my ability to stay positive and focused on the end result. I sincerely wish you all the best, and thank you once again for your kind words and support throughout the course."-- a student

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Hi Dr. Ash: 

Dr. Ash you are great and all my best wishes to you. I was a very lucky student to have had a professor like you. Dr. Ash, that course was "The Best course I have ever taken in my life-Akhter Rizvi.

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Testimonial: Re: Toronto TAPCE Conference. 2010

“Dr Ash gave a tremendous closing keynote address which brought the conference to a fantastic finish. Dr Ash delivered an interactive “packed” workshop on the Delivery of Special Education highlighting all that is current in the fantastic world of Special Education. Dr Ashleigh’s presence remains without parallel. We were truly blessed to have him as a keynote presenter. Thank you Dr Ash”-Jim McGrorey, B.A (Hons), M.A--Community Rep. Special Education Advisory Committee DCDSB 

Teacher Testimonials: 

1) “Dr Ash is a fantastic inspiration and his teachings have changed my life on a professional and personal level.” -Leandra   

2) “Dr Ash has given us an opportunity to look deep within ourselves and his teachings inspire us to be the best that we can be as educators of children.”--Christina Poto 

3) “Dr Molloy’s passion and devotion and practical work towards the inclusive community development is remarkable and inspiring to all educators in the field.”-Alicia John 

4) “Thank you to Dr Ash for his inspiring presentation. This presentation was both excellent and informative.”-Sultan Ramala 

5) “Dr Ash has given us so many great memories. We will never forget the lessons learned on our journey together!!! He has taught us about how much he cares about what we know…because he knows how much we care.”-Kimberly Fernandez 

6) “My passion is special education and you have solidified that for me. I look forward to my future and all that lies ahead.  Thank you for all your support, inspiration and motivation.”-Tamara Whali 

7) “Dr Ash you have inspired me and have instilled knowledge in me in more ways than I could ever imagine. Thank you.”-Tubie Wong 

8) “I only have positive things to say about your class, from your animated story telling to your warm and inclusive demeanor. The wisdom and life lessons learned will be forever remembered. Thank you Dr Ash.”-Christina Pasquali 

9) “We are truly blessed to have Dr Ash as our professor, as he teaches us from his heart. Thank you very much for sharing with us your experience, your wisdom and your passion.”-Victoria Khorobrav 

10) “Thank you Dr Ash for the great knowledge, presentations, stories, jokes and friendships… words cannot express my gratitude to you. Thank you for everything you have given us, from the heart.”-Gina Yu

 

Down Syndrome Ireland
Citylink Business Park
Old Naas Road, Dublin 12
Phone: 00353 (0)1 426 6500

Fax: 00353 (0)1 426 6501

Email: secretariat@wdsc2009.com

Website
: www.wdsc2009.com

10th W0RLD DOWN SYNDROME CONGRESS
Dublin - Ireland,
 August 19th to 22nd 2009 

1st September, 2009 

Dear Dr Molloy . 

We would like to thank you for your very inspirational presentation and professional contribution to the World Down Syndrome Congress in Dublin.

 It  was greatly appreciated by professionals, parents and people with Down syndrome. Your presence enhanced our event and your passionate address educated delegates about “inclusion”.

 The Congress was a wonderful, memorable and very enjoyable gathering of people like you who work as advocates and educators in their communities.
We also made new friends and contacts which was an added blessing. 

Thank you again for all your help and support during the preparation and throughout the Congress.

With very best wishes 

Yours sincerely
                

Professor Hilary Hoey                  Mr. Pat Clarke

Chairperson Scientific Committee         WDSC2009  Chairman WDSC2009 Congress         

Director of Research Down Syndrome Ireland

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Sept 2009
"Hi Dr. Ash,
 
I am really excited to be in your course this term.  As I mentioned in class, you remind me of a few of the professors that I had the opportunity of getting to know well- when I completed  my masters degree @OISE.  Your humour and creative approach to teaching is rarely found but should often be duplicated @any School Board.

Thanks for being an inspiration to us all :)"
 
Kimberley   Fernandes-Elementary Teacher
Fr. Frederick Mc Ginn School
-York Catholic District School Board
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Dr. Ash,

"The work that you do benefits society as a whole. It's an honour to spread your message to various people.   You entered my life and restored my faith in the kindness and sincerity of the human condition."  

Blessings,
Michael Suliman

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9/29/2009

Dr. Ash,

"Excellent  presentation last night Ashleigh… You brought up good points regarding regular classroom teachers and their responsibilities We really need your expertise. Thanks for all you do for special needs children." -Marilyn Taylor

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WYPEC Conference 2009-ParaEducators

"Thank you  Dr. Ash for your years of support and for your help with presenting at our conferences the past three years. People like you make a difference in the lives of PARAS and students."

                   (WyPEC)  Wyoming Paraeducator Conference Committee.

"All of your sessions are very inspirational, and you are indeed one of the sincerest educators/ people that I have met to date." 

Primary Program Leader
Summer Institute
Sixteenth  Avenue P.S.-joanne.babalis 
York District School District
 

November 12, 2006
Dr. Ash, 

"Lina and I had a lot of  fun putting it together. We both really enjoyed your class. We not only learned a great deal about  issues in Special Education but how important it is to have an instructor like you who is so passionate about what he does and brings that forth everyday.
Your enthusiasm is contagious."  

Rose V.

3/2010

Hi Dr. Ash,

  YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION!  Thank you for everything 
that you do and thank you for inspiring so many of 
us to get up off our butts and make a difference in
the world! --Franca Alongi-Peluso, Teacher
St. Emily CES-Woodbridge, Ontario
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Dr. Ash--It was a great presentation! One that I would recommend for all Mary Ward teachers and TA's as professional development.--Andrew Farinha....
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Yesterday I attended the session that was presented by Dr. Ashleigh Molloy and it was absolutely fantastic! --Erminia

 

2/2010

Dear Dr. Ash,
Thanks for all the knowledge, you are a very special man and I am extremley proud to say that you were my professor!!! Suzy Elster (Elementary public school teacher.)

12/2009
"T
hank you for all that do to make the world a better place for everyone."--Marilyn Taylor--Member /Special Education Advisory Committee

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11/11/2007

"Hi everyone ! 

I have been spending a lot of time with Dr Ashleigh Molloy. In September he was at my house for the DSA meeting. October, we were at the DSA Conference in Peterborough. 

November 4th I hosted the Doc at the Down syndrome conference held at The Children and Parent's Research Institute (CPRI) in London. Friday night, I was his guest at the awards banquet at the provincial conference of The Council for Exceptional Children. 

Ashleigh did receive Educational Leader of the Year. He has also been elected to the CEC board. By attending this dinner it became very clear that Dr Ash has a point. We all should be working very closely with the CEC as there is a lot of stuff we all could learn together. 

I was sitting with great group from Peel and the conversation was very enlightening. Dr Ash was sitting beside the Deputy Minister of Education. For 2008, I would recommend that we display at the CEC Conference in London (pending approval) I have not been fully aware of CEC in London but I guess I had better introduce myself. 

I have attached the kind words that were spoken about Dr Ash. "

Learning Together !
Randy Bilton-President
London Down Syndrome Association

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Inclusion Institute, Inc.
Wisconsin’s 16th Annual State-wide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education
 

"October 4, 2009
"To Whom It May Concern, 

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Ashleigh Molloy was a keynote presenter at the 16th Annual State-wide Institute in Inclusive Education, held in Wausau , WI on July 27-29, 2009.  He presented a wealth of information in his keynote and sectionals presentations.  Dr. Molloy’s experiences as a parent, educator, administrator and professor demonstrate his commitment to and knowledge of Inclusive Education.  We were blessed to have Dr. Ash with us for three days in Wisconsin!"


Cordially, 
Kim S. Beloin, Ph.D.
Kim S. Beloin, Ph.D.

Director – Wisconsin’s State-wide Institute on best Practices in Inclusive EducationDirector:  Dr. Kim S. Beloin    357 Juniper Court,     Grafton, WI  53024

E-Mail: Beloin@att.net    Phone: 414.881.8101  Website: www.BeloinandBrandl.com

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 Ontario Council for Exceptional Children
51st Annual Provincial Conference
Educational Leader of the Year, Region 2
CEC Chapter 56

  Dr. Ashleigh Molloy

      "Ashleigh Molloy's power comes from his ability to get behind important issues and causes about which he is passionate. He then gives of himself until goals are met - until he gets it right!   He has a unique way of making individuals feel valued.
      Ashleigh offers a unique combination of professional and personal attributes that make him highly appreciated in professional groups.   Further, he is a delightful, articulate and dedicated individual who is well-liked by his colleagues.
     He constantly displays insight into the needs of students and has the experience and dedication to generate effective plans to best assist them in the pursuit of knowledge and skills development to the best of their ability.
     Ashleigh directs a highly effective leadership system within the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto, based on solid planning and organization. He demonstrates a talent for creativity and an enthusiasm for his work in the teaching profession.
      Through his passion, work ethic and long-term commitment to the field of special education, he is the essence of the Education Leader of the Year.
      Congratulations, Dr. Ash!"

   

     Tuesday, October 06, 2009
    
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i Dr. Ash, 

That is really nice.  Your work is truly inspirational to many.  But I think what stands out the most is your kindness and the welcoming feeling you give to those who you come into contact with. "  

Rita Alekian (Psychology Services)

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Thunder Bay Regional Conference Forum

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for agreeing to be our keynote yesterday!

In reviewing the feedback sheets from yesterday, you were a resounding hit
with all who attended. "
 
Aimee Gerdevich
Conference Coordinator

 

Hello Dr. Ash,


"I feel highly obliged and thank you for your kind cooperation and your great help through out the Special Ed Part-1 course. It's been extremely nice of you to email me about my successful course confirmation on time. God bless you!

Please accept my thanks again for all the help you have extended to me. The memories of the good
 time spent with you all shall remain fresh for ever. I feel very fortunate for having met such a good professor.
Miss you all so much!

Take care

Good luck!"
Ms
Nafees .Khanam

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Read OAPCE lifetime award letter to Dr. Molloy

February 15, 2010

Dear Dr. Molloy, 

I wanted to thank you for your presentation to our school community on February 11.  I received numerous emails and phone calls raving about your presentation. 

The participants were extremely impressed with your knowledge, caring demeanour, and interactive presentation.  Having heard you present in the past, I was not surprised to receive such positive feedback, but I thought you would appreciate knowing that your time and energy were most appreciated by all participants. 

Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge and experience with our parent community.  I am sure that those who were unable to attend will be searching for your future presentations after hearing the feedback from the group that attended. 

With appreciation,  Patricia Coburn
Principal -Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School
Scarborough, Ontario, CA

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Reflections:  Special Education Part 3 

The reflection on my new learning in this course is not based on readings of things I have done.  Rather it is based on my experiences observing my special education teacher of this course. He calls himself Dr. Ash. It is him personally that I want to write about, how he has influenced me personally.  I may not be able to write two pages because I do not want to ramble on after I have made the point. 

I have taught in Canada for 36 years continuously. During this time I have seen, experienced, and read a lot of different materials about teaching and have attended many workshops and taken a lot of courses.  I am not looking to praise Dr. Ash because I expect something from him – I know I will pass his course and I am not seeking promotion, I could have done this a long time ago. 

I am writing about Dr. Ash because he has simply moved me like perhaps no other teacher I can recall has in a relatively very short period of time or perhaps any time. I mean he has caused tears to come to my eyes a couple of times (I hid it) – once when he sang with us ‘skinny Marie ma rink, I love you’ or whatever the words are. The other time was when he showed us a video clip of the things he is available to do, presentations and so on, with his lovely wife and gorgeous daughter. Just to see him broadly smiling and interacting with his family did it to me.  

Coming from a science background, I am used to analyzing everything, looking for a reason for every thing, and I waited, as the saying goes for the other shoe to drop. I never saw it even though I paid close attention. I looked for his impatience with some one long winded, I looked for him to ignore some one. I never saw any. Instead he spoke of inclusion of the learning community and did truly include every one, especially those of us who came from a different culture or labeled ‘visibility minority’ – there was truly respect, appreciation and a body language expressing real caring, even for a man who has reached a very high level in his profession, a rare feature. 

Not only did he truly enriched my experience by being such a warm humanitarian, but he exposed us to some really neat tools such as the one with the animals: animal school where the kangaroo was a good runner but they wanted him tap dance – or what ever instead, he showed us ‘advice to my children’ which was hilarious, he taught us bridge building, he showed us The Twilight Zone with Mrs Janet Tyler, he taught us the meaning of inclusion, what it means to be a special education leader, he played simple games with us like stacking cups, told us neat stories, gave us fun little puzzles and showed us video of his work abroad and gave us his biography of his involvement with children with special needs, and many others. He brought in many experts in their fields to speak to us. 

While I have no idea how I will remember him five, ten or twenty years from now, my guess is it will still be with fond memories of someone very special who really seemed to have no real motive for doing good, other then to help others like he said. So ‘Mucho Gracias Dr’.  With kindest regards and fond memories. ---------George Dowar. Class of 2010.   

 

Dr. Ashleigh B. Molloy has been named an honored member in education by Princeton Premier.Dr. Ashleigh B. Molloy, director of the Transformation Education Institute, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – May 28, 2008 – Dr. Ashleigh B. Molloy is the director of the Transformation Education Institute, an organization that promotes respect for diversity and facilitates cross-cultural understanding in schools and communities.  As director, Dr. Molloy is primarily engaged in overseeing the organizations day to day operations.  This includes tasks such as project management, staffing, strategic development and administration.  He also acts in a practical capacity, instructing classes, consulting and presenting at international conferences, arranging workshops and creating curriculum.  He holds a Ph.D. in special education from Cambridge International University, with a focus in diversity and inclusive education, and has a diverse background in education which includes positions as principal, administrator and teacher within the school system of Toronto. In 2006, he received the Order of Ontario Medal for leadership in education and humanitarian outreach.  Additionally, Dr. Molloy has received letters of commendation from political leaders such as Irish Prime Minister, Bertie Aherne.  He is also involved with the disability community and works assiduously on their behalf. He is president the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto, vice president of the Down Syndrome Association of Ontario, Canadian representative of the Down Syndrome International World Congress and a representative for Down Syndrome Toronto.  His service initiatives have included working with Special Olympics and as chair of the Annual GALA for DSAT, a community fundraising event.  When Dr. Molloy isn’t directing the Transformation Education Institute or involved with any of his philanthropic undertakings, he enjoys reading the Harvard Business Review, playing music and being with family.   

In acknowledgement of his commendable career with the Transformation Education Institute, Dr. Ashleigh B. Molloy is being included in the 2008/2009 Princeton Premier Registry where he will be listed among the most accomplished professionals and leaders of industry from around the globe.

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WISCONSIN’S 16TH ANNUAL STATE-WIDE INSTITUTE ON
BEST
PRACTICES IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION - July 2009

Our keynote speaker on Wednesday is Dr. Ashleigh Molloy, Director of the Transformation Education Institute and Education Professor at York University.  “Dr. Ash” has been involved with numerous education and humanitarian projects serving countries such as Ghana, Malawi, the Philippines, Mexico, and Ecuador. He has received many awards for his work in education from the national governments of countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. In 2007, Dr. Ash was designated as Educational Leader of the Year by the Council of Exceptional Children.  Dr. Ash’s career roles include experience as a principal, system-wide administrator in Toronto, elementary, secondary, and college teacher.  Dr. Ash is also the parent of a young adult with Down Syndrome.  In his keynote presentation, Dr. Ash will focus on developing an educational landscape that includes using strategies to support best practices for inclusion.  In a follow up forum, Dr. Ash will provide an interactive session focusing on the roles and responsibilities of effective paraprofessionals.  Dr. Ash holds special expertise in training paraprofessionals for their roles in supporting students in inclusive settings.