Ashton Fisher, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
TRIAD Behavior Analyst
Staff/Faculty - TRIAD
Overview of Interests
Ashton Fisher is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and licensed special educator with a passion for working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders and the educators that support them. Ashton graduated with a B.A. in Music Education and began her career as an elementary music teacher in South Carolina. During her time in the classroom, she taught over 500 students weekly and found her passion in classroom management, supporting student autonomy, and finding creative solutions to common behavioral challenges. Ashton graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2024 with an M.Ed. in Special Education, with concentrations in High-Incidence Disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Before coming to The Autism Institute at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (TRIAD), Ashton served as a district-level BCBA for Williamson County Schools in Franklin, Tennessee. Professionally, Ashton's interests include increasing collaboration among school teams and related service providers, providing neurodivergent-affirming behavior interventions, and improving educational access for students with disabilities. Ashton is committed to providing all students with high-quality care and education while promoting safety, inclusion, and independence.
Degrees:
- B.A., Music Education from Southern Wesleyan University
- M.Ed., Special Education from Vanderbilt University
Certification/Licensure:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Behavior Analyst in Tennessee
- Tennessee Professional Teaching License; endorsements in SpEd Interventionist K-8, Early Childhood Education PK-3, Instrumental Music K-12, Gifted Education PK-12