Ashley Schmidt, Assistant Director

My Shady Oak journey began as a mom when my oldest son was three years old. At the time I had been a public librarian for 16 years, and although I loved my work, I was looking for a way to spend more time with my family. Synchronistically, at the time Shady Oak was looking for an Assistant Director and the rest is history!

What I love most about Shady Oak is how children are honored for their uniqueness and allowed to play, explore, and ask questions.

I have a husband and two sons: Collier (4 year) and Silas (10 years). We have three chickens: JJ, Raven, and Goldie. I enjoy camping, reading, doing yoga, going on long walks, tending to my plants in my wonderful sunroom, writing stories and drinking coffee early in the morning.

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