Ashley is an accomplished educator with over 17 years of experience in the North Carolina public school system. This is her first year at Shining Rock, even though her children have been attending for the last two years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Elon University and a master’s degree in Elementary Education (K–6) from Appalachian State University. Her specialized credentials include K–12 Reading Specialist and Middle Grades Social Studies (6–9) certifications. Throughout her career, Ashley has served students across Winston-Salem Forsyth County, Buncombe County, and Haywood County Schools, and currently brings her wealth of expertise to Shining Rock Classical Academy. Globally minded, she has completed mission work in Brazil and studied Aboriginal culture firsthand in Australia. Outside the classroom, she is a nature enthusiast who enjoys gardening, exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, and traveling to destinations like Yellowstone, Pigeon Forge, and Disney World.
Shining Rock Classical Academy
K-8 Public Charter School in Waynesville, NC
