Associate
Education First
Ashton received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication studies with a focus in Rhetoric and Political Communication from The University of Memphis and a Master of Public Policy in K12 Education Policy from Vanderbilt University. During her graduate education, she became interested in social determinants surrounding education and is broadly interested in how those can impact students’ educational trajectories. She has a background in social justice-aligned nonprofit work, and during her time in graduate school worked with a research-practice partnership to better improve policy implementation for education in the state of Tennessee. Ashton is particularly interested in providing equity-centered and data-driven solutions that will improve educational experiences for teachers, families and students—especially those of color. Prior to Education First, Ashton worked as a research analyst at Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis, TN.
To, Through and Teaching – Creating High-quality Educator Pathways for High School Students
Saturday, February 17, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST