Ashley Ginger is a 2017 graduate of Missouri Southern State University with a bachelor's degree in middle school English education. She is a proud Nebraska native, but transitioned to Missouri for college right after high school. Ashley and her husband now reside in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Ashley has grown up with a passion for educating young people. During high school and college she worked as a tutor and coach, volunteered for a food pantry, and served as a teacher at a local church. After graduating, Ashley has had the opportunity to work for two years as a 6th grade teacher in underprivileged communities. Through her time as a teacher, she has seen how empowering the gift of education can be to students and she is beyond excited to use her skills and passion to help young high school students reach their full potential. Ashley is serving at Fort Osage High School in Independence, Missouri.