Ashley Walker is a native of Chesterfield, Virginia.  She began her career in 2009 teaching 9th grade English in Henrico County Public Schools and is a graduate of Longwood University (English, B.A.) and Virginia Commonwealth University (Reading, M.Ed.).  Ashley has held several school-based roles including teacher, content team leader, reading specialist, literacy coach, new teacher mentor coordinator, school-based grant program coordinator, and administrative intern; she holds a wealth of experience leading professional learning at local, state, and national levels.

Ashley currently serves as a high school Assistant Principal.  Education is not only her career; it is her calling and passion.  She is most passionate about ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn and engage in positive experiences with reading.

Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyree, and three children:  Trenton, Tristan, and Aubrey.