Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Shortall. I have been teaching for nine years and this is my second year at James W. Smith Elementary. My family and I are originally from the small town of Gassaway, West Virginia. We relocated to New Bern in the summer of 2015. I have two sons who also attend James W. Smith Elementary. My husband is a recruiter for the North Carolina Army National Guard. When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, crafting, riding my bike, and kickboxing. Since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Teaching is my passion and I truly love every moment of it. I hope all my students are as excited about this school year as I am!
Below is a description of our various school and classroom procedures and expectations.
Below is a description of our various school and classroom procedures and expectations.