About Ashley
Ashley is committed to our community.
Ashley has served local families in a variety of roles:
President, Highland Park PTO
Development Committee Chair and Board Member at Beacon, Inc.
Member, Indiana Coalition for Public Education (ICPE)
Supporter, Moms Demand Action to End Gun Violence
Hoosier Women Forward Class of 2022
2022 Committee Member for the State of the Black Community Address
Advisory Board Member, The Persisterhood Workshop
Former early childhood education professional
As a mom, she understands:
How complex the last few years have been with all the worries about the health and safety of our kids.
Concerns over interrupted learning due to the pandemic.
Navigating the complexities of an IEP.
The need to retain teachers, particularly those from marginalized populations, and also to stem our district’s high teacher turnover over the past three years.
Transportation struggles and its current impact to families.
The importance of robust libraries that foster inclusivity.
The positive impacts of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
As a PTO president, she:
Works closely with teachers and parents to meet the ever-growing needs of classroom materials.
Speaks with community members about the positive impacts of volunteering in our schools.
Helps organize fundraising efforts throughout the year.