Ashley Mize is a principal at Green Acres Elementary school in Cobb County, Georgia.  Prior to that, she worked as a school leader for 13 years.  She is a former instructional coach and worked at the elementary and middle school levels for seven years.  During her 25-year tenure in Title 1 schools, she spent time observing how students acquire literacy skills in high EL population schools. In addition, she as studied practices that support continuous improvement and how to turn a failing school around. She has an Educational Specialist degree in School Leadership.