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Dr. Angela Balsley
Executive Directorabalsley@earlywood.org317-736-8495PERSONAL STATEMENT:My experiences being a volunteer, camp counselor, personal care attendant, group home staff member, teacher, and family member of a person with a disability have fostered my love for working with individuals with special needs. A passion for “doing the right thing” for children and their families led me to pursue an administrative path. I believe in fostering creative and innovative solutions through collaboration. It is my privilege to lead an amazing team of professionals to meet the unique learning needs of students across our member districts. I invite you to contact me with questions, concerns, ideas, and feedback.
EDUCATION:Doctorate, Education Leadership & Policy Studies (2018)Indiana UniversityMaster of Science, Strategic Management (2016)Kelley School of BusinessIndiana UniversityDirector of Exceptional Needs(2009)Ball State University
Master of Science, School Administration(2002)
Magna Cum Laude
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science, Special Education(1998)
Cum Laude
Ball State UniversityADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
2017 - Present Executive Director, Earlywood Educational Services2014 - 2017 Executive Director, Special Services, Johnson County and Surrounding Schools2012 - 2014 Assistant Director, Special Services, Johnson County and Surrounding Schools2007 - 2012 Director of Special Services, Bremen Public Schools1998 - 2007 Special Education Teacher, Elkhart Co. Special Education Cooperative
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:2006-2007 K-2 Teacher for Students with Significant Disabilities, Goshen, IN.2003-2006 Middle School Teacher for Students with Significant Disabilities, Wakarusa, IN.1998-2003 Middle School Teacher for Students with Significant Disabilities, Goshen, IN.PUBLICATIONS:PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:Indiana Council of Admin. of Special EducationPresident-Elect (Current) Unified, Voting Member (Since 2007)Co-Chair, Accessibility Committee, CEC Conference (Jan 2019)Chair, Fiscal Man. Committee (2015-2017)Council of Administratoris of Special EducationBoard Member (Current)Member (Since 2007)Council for Exceptional ChildrenMember (Since 1996)South Central Indiana School TrustBoard Member (Since 2014)Chair, Administrative Review Committee & Nominating CommitteeEducation Dispute Resolution Workgroup (Current)SPECIAL INTERESTS:
I enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. My teenage son is active in school, travel baseball and football which means my husband and I spend a lot of time doing those things too. I've traveled to Italy, Prague, & Mexico and love to plan our next adventures.