Hi everyone! I’m Ashleigh, and I’m thrilled that you’re here!
I’m currently working on my 15th year teaching, which absolutely blows my mind! I can’t believe I’ve been teaching for one-third of my life! After I graduated from Florida State in December of 2002, I started teaching the following January at the ripe old age of 21 years. I started teaching in third grade and later moved to fourth grade, which I loved. After three years in fourth grade, I was moved back down to third grade, and I’m still there today! I teach in a Title One school that has absolutely amazing teachers and students. I also teach in a school that doesn’t have any textbooks and teaches through the workshop, so I quickly had to learn to create my own teaching materials that would lend themselves to reading, writing, and math workshop.
After I started teaching, I went back to school for my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and then I had the bright idea to go back for yet another degree. I got my Specialist’s in Brain Research, which officially makes me a big nerd, but it was absolutely fascinating to learn how my students learn. I’ve since earned my gifted endorsement, which I highly recommend I’m not the “gifted teacher”, but it was a valuable learning experience for me.
Personal Life
My life outside of teaching is what keeps me really busy! I’ve been married for 15 years. My husband is definitely my best friend and the only person who could ever put up with someone as quirky as me!
I have two children who are absolutely the light of my life.
My daughter is ten and is in fifth grade this year. I have no idea how she’s already old enough to be in school! She is my mini-me and has more passion, spunk, and enthusiasm for life than anyone I know. Along with all of that passion comes a healthy dose of stubbornness and a bit of a diva, and I wouldn’t change a thing.
My son is seven years old, and he is the most laid-back little guy. He’s just so sweet natured and easy going. I’m trying my best to slow down time so I can enjoy these last few moments of him being a baby. There are few things that grab my heart the way he does when his entire face lights up whenever he sees me or hears my voice. He has a love for all types of transportation, especially tractors. I wrote this five years ago, and he’s still my baby!
I could go on and on about them, but I won’t. Let’s just say that these two keep me completely busy every waking second of the day. I end up doing almost all of my work after they go to bed!
I love traveling and would love to go to all kinds of places, but I want to wait until the kids are a little older before we do anything major. I also love almost anything to do with the water. Give me a book and some water, and I’m a happy girl! Recently I learned to wake board, which was good for me, since I’m the most uncoordinated person you’ll ever know!
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