Ally Dugan

Ally Dugan’s well-rounded teaching style encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Her decade of experience as a Special Educator speaks of her patience and compassion, which she shares with everyone. She has years of experience working with students that have a wide variety of learning needs. Allowing her to meet students where they are, and help them advance to attain their goals. Ally’s “think global, act local” philosophy applies learning and real-world connections in her classroom and beyond. Her groundedness brings a calmness that enhances learning and allows students to feel comfortable. She strives to help young people make the connection between mind, body and spirit, and she provides the opportunities for students to learn how these aspects of self are intrinsically connected to nature. Ally has had a lifelong love of nature and is a certified herbalist. She shares her love of plants with her community, and teaches for the Boston School of Herbal Studies. Ally’s educational background consists of a masters degree in education, specifically focused on academic assessments, vocational planning, and executive functioning. She holds a certificate in first aid, and has extensive training in helping young people with inclusivity, social dynamics, and self-advocating. Her greatest joy is empowering children to be independent! In her free time, Ally spends time hiking in the woods with her two dogs. She also grows medicinal herbs, flowers and a variety of produce to feed her family and friends. She creates products from the herbs she grows and uses the formulas she’s created to help keep her community healthy.