About Ashley
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 nearly 10 years 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.

Education
Augustana University (SD)
2016
Augustana College (SD)
2013
Worcester State University
2010
Worcester State University
2007
Quinsigamond Community College
2001
Honors & Awards

Toastmasters District 31
International Speech Contest
First Place
MIAA Wellness Coordinator of The Year
Oct 2013
ACE Award
2011
Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges
Experience
SADD Advisor
Sep 2017 – 2019
Game Change Advisor
Patriots Anti-Violence Partnership
Sep 2016 – 2019
Wellness Coordinator
Dudley-Charlton Region School District
Sep 2008 – 2019
Teacher
Dudley-Charlton Region School District
Sep 2007 – 2020
Department Coordinator PE/Health/FCS
Jul 2012 – Jun 2015
Challenge Course Manager
Jul 2012 – Jun 2015
JV Soccer Coach
Shepherd Hill Regional High School
2009 – 2014, 2018