Ashley joins Taft from Malvern Prep in Pennsylvania where she was a member of the English department. She also previously taught at the International School of Stuttgart. After completing her undergraduate work at Rutgers University, where she was a record-breaking member of the cross country and track programs, Ashley received her master’s in education from Temple University where she was part of the graduate assistant coaching program for their track and field team. At Taft, she will live in Congdon with her husband, Marc, and serve as the head coach of the girls’ cross country team and the track program.