Ashley is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. After spending 4 years in Fargo attending North Dakota State University, she moved to Bismarck. While at North Dakota State University she earned two degrees in Human Development and Family Science (NDSU) and Elementary Education with endorsements in Kindergarten and Title One (VCSU).

Ashley currently lives North of Mandan with her husband Ryan and their two dogs Max and Bailey. This will be Ashley”s 6th year working at CTK and her 4th year as a Children’s House guide. In Ashley’s spare time she loves to craft and enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, bonfires,  and traveling.

Ashley loves Montessori because of the independence it instills in a child and how Montessori prepares the whole child both mind and soul.