Ashley is a developmental and educational psychologist and mixed methods researcher from the University of Cincinnati where she will complete her PhD late this spring. Her research focuses on conceptual change, motivation, and STEM education. Ashley is a former secondary science teacher who holds a BS in Natural Science and MA in Education from Mount St. Joseph University, and MS in Biology from University of St. Joseph. She additionally holds graduate certificates in developmental and learning sciences, assessment and evaluation, and emerging diseases. When not focused on research, Ashley coordinates STEM enrichment programming for local at-risk youth, advocates for women in higher education, conducts genealogy research, and spends time with her family.
