Ashley Bailey is a high school biology teacher at Roxboro Community School in North Carolina with 22 years teaching experience. She is National Board certified and holds degrees in Biological Sciences and Secondary Science Education. Ashley is the 2020 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Charter School Teacher of the Year. She likes to partner with other teachers for cross-curricular activities and is a mentor for new teachers. Ashley strongly believes in hands-on learning and has received grants for several years to purchase items for innovative classroom projects.