
Ingrid Ventura Ellis
Communication Teacher
Ingrid is a Communication Teacher at Reach Every Voice, where she supports students and families with accessible learning opportunities.
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She earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Liberty University and a B.S. in Family Studies from the University of Maryland. She also holds a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism Spectrum Disorders from Penn State University and an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery College.
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Ingrid began her career at CSAAC and the Ivymount School, where she received training and mentorship from experienced state and national consultants. Over the years, she has worked with students with a wide range of abilities, including autism spectrum disorders, expressive language needs, and motor and physical conditions. Her experience spans school, home, and work settings, and she has provided consulting, educational, and behavioral support to families through Maryland’s Autism Waiver.
Her dedication to inclusion has taken her beyond the U.S.—Ingrid has delivered training, support, and advocacy for staff, volunteers, parents, and children in Guatemala, Ireland, and Italy. In 2016, she joined an inclusion pilot program in Maryland public schools, supporting students who point and type to communicate.
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As an educator and advocate, Ingrid values learning innovative teaching methods that not only provide equal access to education, but also empower her students to develop purposeful motor skills. She has been with REV since 2018.


