Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology-University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Elementary Teaching Degree-University of Colorado at Denver

Masters in Special Education-University of Colorado at Denver

Principal Licensure-Fort Lewis College

Experience

2005-2006 Red Rocks Elementary School-Special Education Teacher 

2006-2018 Pagosa Springs Intermediate/Middle School-5th Grade & 5th Grade Math

2018-2023 Pagosa Springs Elementary School-4th Grade 

2023-2024 Pagosa Springs Middle School-5th Grade Math 

2024-2026 Pagosa Springs Middle School - Assistant Principal & Athletic Director

Current Pagosa Springs Middle School - Principal

Bio

Mrs. Ash was born in Durango, Colorado and moved to Pagosa Springs when she was three years old. After graduating from Pagosa Springs High School, she attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with her degree in Psychology.  Soon after graduation, she realized that she wanted to be a teacher and pursued her elementary teaching degree and Masters in Special Education from the University of Colorado at Denver. Mrs. Ash completed her principal licensure program through Fort Lewis College in 2024.

After graduate school, Mrs. Ash and her husband, Brad, returned to their hometown to be closer to their families and the mountains they love!  Mrs. Ash has two boys, Rylan and Camden, and a spunky beagle named Luna.  Mrs. Ash's favorite activities include cooking, reading, wake surfing, basketball, and traveling.  Mrs. Ash feels so fortunate to get to work and give back to the community that helped shape her!