About Ashley

Teaching is my passion and I am so thrilled to get the opportunity to teach at Greenwood Laboratory School. I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Child & Family Development (2006) and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood & Family Development (2011), both from Missouri State University. I have been in education for fifteen years, teaching both kindergarten and first grade. I began my career at Willard East Elementary.  I spent a couple of years at home when my daughters were born. While I loved that experience, I missed my title as Mrs. Ferguson.  We all started school together with me teaching first grade at Strafford Elementary.  I have served on several leadership committees and have loved working with many families over the years. 

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My husband, Garin, and I are both Springfield natives. We have 14-year-old twin daughters, June and Kate, who also attend Greenwood. June and Kate love playing volleyball, riding horses, playing music, and being outside. We have two cats (Remi & Cricket), two dogs (Charley & Scout) three miniature horses and a small cattle farm. Our girls love Greenwood and we really enjoy being a part of the school community. I also serve as the Assistant HS Volleyball Coach and look forward to the upcoming season. As a family, we love to travel to new places, spend time on our boat, and also have relaxing weekends at our river cabin. I enjoy watching June and Kate play volleyball, getting outside whenever I can, and playing some volleyball myself.