Meet Our Team
Ashley has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language, Literature and Composition, along with a Master's Degree in Secondary Education. Ashley also minored in History. She has a variety of experience from substitute teaching, working with Autistic teenagers, and teaching online ESL classes to South Korean adults for over 10 years.
Valerie has been working in education for 30+ years and spent 14 years as an administrator of a private school.
Susan is an Equipping Minds and Orton Gillingham Specialist, as well as a Learning Curve Tutor. Susan enjoys cooking for her family and friends and plays a lot of Pickleball. Susan is excited to introduce Pickleball to our UPA students in the newly created UPA After School Club.
Jay has been teaching for 30+ years in the KY school system. He has a Masters in Education, a Bachelor's of Science History and Science Physical Education, with a Minor in Athletic Training, Coaching, and Cash Flow Management.
Denise has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, has worked in public schools for 7 years, private and home school for 25 years and 2 years in day care. For 15 years she has mentored parents with curriculum counseling and parents with children who have learning difficulties. Denise also formed a private homeschool Co-op geared towards the kinesthetic learner.
Jack has been in public education since 1990 teaching mostly fifth grade and art. Having a Bachelor's degree in K-12 art education and Master's degree in Elementary Education.