Meet Our Team

Hello everyone! My name is Ashley Outlaw, and I am excited to start this new adventure and meet all of you in person. I wanted to provide a little information about myself, so you can get to know me as the director. I have been living in Stafford County with my husband for eight years. I have two children, Evan Jr. and Jordan. I also have two cats, Knuckles and Miles (named after Sonic characters). 

 Growing up, I had decided at a young age that I wanted to work in education. After completing my undergrad at King’s College with a double major in early childhood/elementary education, I began my working career at various different daycares up in Pennsylvania where I had lived most of my life. At the time, this was a temporary path leading to working in a school district. This led me to a move down to Virginia and a full-time teaching position in Prince William County, where I spent nine years at the same elementary school in various different roles and grade levels.

Professionally, I have worked with every grade level in elementary education. I have been a lead ESOL teacher and worked with special needs students throughout my career. I have a master’s degree from George Mason University in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on reading, and I also have a reading specialist certification. I feel that I have the proper qualifications and determination to help young learners discover ways to learn from all parts of their lives, as any time is a great time to learn something new. I look forward to working with your children to help them grow in confidence to be successful in all aspects or their education.

Hello! My name is Doreen Bowen. I grew up in West Springfield and now I live in Spotsylvania. I am a mom of 5 boys with a set of twins. I am also a grandmother to 3 grandbabies, and I have 2 more on the way! 

I used to own my own in-home family daycare for 4 years. Then, I worked in a Preschool/Kindergarten classroom which I did for 4 years. Next, I strictly did Kindergarten teaching. 

I just have a natural love for children, since my first babysitting job at 13 years old. I love to watch them grow and succeed and be excited for every new thing they learn!