We’re happy to welcome Ashley as the assistant teacher in P1 while Tyla is on maternity leave. Ashley is originally from Torreon, New Mexico, a Navajo Nation reservation, and is of Navajo, Hopi, and Cherokee heritage. She recently completed her Primary Lead Guide training through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and is passionate about Montessori education.

Before entering the Montessori world, Ashley studied yoga and holistic nutrition at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and exploring new places with her son. A fun fact—Ashley is a certified Gong Master and loves sharing sound healing through Hatha Gong.