Ashley’s passion for teaching began long before her first classroom. As a child, she spent countless hours teaching her dolls, and little did she know, her “students” would one day, become real children, and her overhead projector would become an interactive whiteboard. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Texas Tech University, Ashley taught Kindergarten at Spring Branch ISD in Houston, where she quickly fell in love with early childhood education. After three fulfilling years, she moved to Austin to pursue her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at The University of Texas.

During her graduate coursework, Ashley discovered a new passion for supporting future teachers. She served as both a Faculty Specialist and Student Teacher Facilitator at The University of Texas at Austin, helping pre-service teachers hone their skills and prepare for the classroom.

As a proud mother of three beautiful children, Ashley’s experience as a mom has also given her invaluable insight into the hopes, dreams, and expectations that parents have for their children’s education. This understanding, combined with her years of teaching, has influenced her approach to education, and she is dedicated to creating an environment in which both children and parents feel supported and understood.

In 2015, Ashley and her father purchased the land that would eventually become WonderWell. After submitting a Site Plan Permit Application to the City of Austin in December 2015, they received their permit in October 2016 and broke ground soon after. On January 3, 2018, WonderWell’s first students walked through the doors, marking the beginning of a new chapter in early childhood education.

With a deep passion for learning, years of teaching experience, and a collaborative spirit, Ashley, along with the talented and dedicated WonderWell staff, have created an environment that has earned WonderWell its reputation as the acclaimed early learning destination. Through her leadership, the programming continues to evolve, offering an unmatched early learning experience.