A South Louisiana native, Ashley grew up moving around the country. She landed in Nashville for college and was shocked by the privilege of many of her peers. Thanks to supportive friends, extra help from professors, and a financial aid officer who more than once found an extra work study job or scholarship, she made her way. As graduation loomed, she found herself wondering about opportunity, about those who had it, those who lucked into it as she had, and those who were cut off from it. Upon graduation, she joined Teach For America and she has worked in education ever since.
Ashley joined DCSC in 2017. After almost seven years at the organization, she is more convinced than ever of the power and promise of intentionally diverse charter schools, particularly given the political and social climate we live in. Looking ahead, Ashley is particularly excited about DCSC’s priority to distinguish our work and relishes the chance to work with members and research partners studying, learning, and sharing what works in excellent, intentionally diverse schools.
Ashley holds degrees from Vanderbilt University, American University, and Loyola Chicago School of Law. In her free time, she practices yoga and runs, hangs with her partner and kiddos, and is currently binge watching Brooklyn Nine Nine.