Dr. Elana Ashley

Dr. Elana Ashley is an author, artist, actor and ventriloquist who teaches children strategies for dealing with everyday issues – with help from her educational puppet team.  For more than two decades, Dr. Ashley has presented instructional and entertaining programs for students, teachers and parents within the Chicago, Illinois area, and also nationwide.

AWARDS AND HONORS (during the past five years)

2020 – 2021:

Dr. Elana Ashley was nominated as One of the TOP 100 VISIONARIES IN EDUCATION by the Global Forum for Education and Learning which conducted a 3-day conference at MGM Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada, June, 2021, at which individuals received their honorary plaques.

2020:

THE ILLINOIS WOMAN’S PRESS ASSOCIATION [IWPA]: 2020 Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest awarded — Honorable Mention Dr. Elana Ashley Public Relations/Brochures for “Empowering Adults and Children with Anti-Bullying Strategies/Multi-faceted Entrepreneur”

2019:

THE ILLINOIS WOMAN’S PRESS ASSOCIATION [IWPA]: 2019 Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest awarded Dr. Elana Ashley – 2ND PLACE for BOOK DESIGNED BY ENTRANT.  This award celebrates the design of my book for adults entitled BULLYING AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES: INTERVIEW WITH EDUCATOR AND AUTHOR DR. ELANA ASHLEY.

2017-2019:

Strathmore’s Who’s Who and America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals awarded Dr. Elana Ashley the title of Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education and Entertainment for 2017, 2018 and 2019.

2017 – 2019:

Strathmore’s Who’s Who awarded Dr. Elana Ashley the title of

Industry Leader in Education and Entertainment for 2017, 2018 and 2019.

April 3-6, 2017:

Strathmore’s Who’s Who and America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals worked with PR Newswire to create Dr. Elana Ashley’s Times Square Appearance with her Books and Puppets on two electronic screens in New York City. [Seeing is believing, so the author flew to New York City to watch the screens go live at 8 am on April 3, 2017!]