Ashley Richard

Ashley Richard is an accomplished educator with extensive experience in elementary education, currently serving as a 5th-grade teacher and team lead at Garland Independent School District since July 2019. Prior to this role, Ashley taught 5th-grade English Language Arts and Social Studies at Uplift Education, where a commitment to student success was demonstrated through coordinated engaging activities and professional development efforts. Previous positions include community associate at Lyft, facilitating driver onboarding, and educational roles including a teacher's assistant in Fort Worth ISD and outreach coordinator at Reading Partners. Ashley holds a Master of Divinity from Mercer University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish from Baylor University, reflecting a strong academic background supportive of a diverse professional skill set.