Hello! My name is Ashley Konopacke and I love being a Gateway Gator! This will be my 6th year teaching 1st grade and I couldn't be more excited!  

I was born in New York then moved to New Jersey when I was 8 where I met the inspiration (my 3rd grade teacher) that launched my love for teaching. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education at The College of New Jersey. I have 3 brothers (the youngest is 15!) and 1 sister. I moved from New Jersey to South Carolina 8 years ago and fell in love with the south. 

If you see someone really tall decked out in Michigan Wolverines gear, it's most likely my husband! I love spending time with him, our son Easton (you will hear a lot about him!), my bonus son Joey and our two German Sheppard's: Brady and Maize (if you are a Michigan fan you get the reference of their names :). 

Teaching is my passion! I am looking forward to learning about each one of your children and making this year amazing!