Consultant Bio
Ashley Veenema most recently taught all levels of Chemistry, as well as Environmental Science, including AP, for nearly a decade at Lebanon High School in New Hampshire. Her love of education, as well as her interest in all things science, began in high school, when she competed as the representative from VT, at the International Science and Engineering Fair. She followed her passions and earned her undergraduate degree from Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), in Secondary Science Education, followed by her Master’s degree in Sustainable Development from the School for International Training (SIT).
Ashley has also served as an adjunct professor with River Valley Community College through their Dual Enrollment Program. She has been a long-time mentor for new educators, participated in AP Readings, and contributed to the review and editing of a recent edition of a widely used AP textbook. As an AP Consultant she integrates her love for the art of education, her knowledge of Environmental Science, and her experience as a mentor to inspire and facilitate learning for both educators and students alike.
Ashley’s other interests include any activity that supports lifelong learning and pushes her outside of her comfort zone. She also enjoys developing and facilitating personal growth retreats, traveling the US in her converted school bus, producing her podcast “Seeking Joy”, and enjoying quality time with her family and friends.