About Ashley
ABOUT ASHLEY
Inspiring Change & Igniting Passion
Ashley is dedicated to raising awareness and being an advocate for positive change. She stresses and is living proof of the importance of making human connections along life’s journey. Her motivation to always look at the good in others and promote kindness no matter what the situation is has made her into the success story she is today.
Ashley teaches the life lessons that encompass trials and tribulations in her daily routine as a teacher. She is consistently looking for new ways to have others think of the precious gift called life and that it is crucial to be yourself and not take things for granted. Her strong desire to provide others with the tools and knowledge that they can overcome anything by never giving up, using resources around them, looking up to positive role models and realizing that they are in the drivers seat to create the life they want is only one of her many messages.
Navigating Through Quicksand
After teaching for over a decade, Ashley decided it was time to spread her message to larger audiences. Moving forward, she started the company Navigating Through Quicksand, LLC. Navigating Through Quicksand is what life is about, often times we feel stuck whether in a relationship, friendship, in our own mind, spot in time, career, etc. One thing to always remember is we can get ourselves both into and out of situations. In fact, sometimes the only thing we need is our internal compass and remembering that having both ourselves and others consistently polish the diamond we have inside it will in turn shine on the world and make a positive difference.
Ashley teaches the life lessons that encompass trials and tribulations in her daily routine as a teacher. She is consistently looking for new ways to have others think of the precious gift called life and that it is crucial to be yourself and not take things for granted. Her strong desire to provide others with the tools and knowledge that they can overcome anything by never giving up, using resources around them, looking up to positive role models and realizing that they are in the drivers seat to create the life they want is only one of her many messages.
motivating, engaging & creative
Awards, Education & Experience
Awards
Toastmasters District 31
2021 Division E
International Speech Contest
First Place
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MIAA Wellness Coordinator of The Year
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
Oct 2013
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ACE Award
Shepherd Hill Varsity Girls Volleyball Team
2011
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Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges
2006
Education
Augustana University (SD)
Plus 60 Credits, Education
2016
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Augustana College (SD)
Plus 30 Credits, Education
2013
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Worcester State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Concentration Health
2010
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Worcester State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Education
2007
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Quinsigamond Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
2001
Experience
SADD Advisor
Sep 2017 – 2019
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Game Change Advisor
Patriots Anti-Violence Partnership
Sep 2016 – 2019
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Wellness Coordinator
Dudley-Charlton Region School District
Sep 2008 – 2019
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Teacher
Dudley-Charlton Region School District
Sep 2007 – 2020
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Department Coordinator PE/Health/FCS
Dudley-Charlton Region School District
Jul 2012 – Jun 2015
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Challenge Course Manager
Dudley-Charlton Region School District
Jul 2012 – Jun 2015
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JV Soccer Coach
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
2009 – 2014, 2018