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Ross Coogan
Elementary Instructional Assistant
Hometown: Mineral Point
High school graduated from: Mineral Point
College: Ross earned his Bachelor’s in Psychology from UW-Madison.
Previous employment: Ross has been serving this summer as a Pointer Kids Club Assistant, as well as helping the district out as a Specialized Transportation Assistant the second half of last school year.
Hobbies/free time interests: Spending time with friends and family, taking a drive while listening to music, video games, and am a HUGE foodie!
What attracted you to apply in #PointerNation?: Wanting to make a difference in children’s lives in the community I grew up in.
Quotable: “I have previous employment as an ABA Therapist with a Registered Behavior Technician certification. During my career as an ABA Therapist, I provided evidence-based therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. As someone who enjoys working with children of all ages and learning capabilities, I feel I am an excellent fit for this position.”