I received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Youngstown State University and my Master's degrees from George Mason University in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership.

I began my career with Loudoun County Public Schools in 1998 and taught fifth grade at Sugarland Elementary School in Sterling, VA. I transferred to Mill Run Elementary in Broadlands, VA during their inaugural year in 2000 and continued teaching fifth grade. While working at Mill Run Elementary, I served as the instructional facilitator of technology, dean, and assistant principal. I was appointed principal at Hillside Elementary on July 1, 2012 and served in that role until June 30, 2016. My position at Seldens Landing began on July 1, 2016. I can be reached at 571-252-2260 or by email.

Greetings, Cardinal Community! 

My name is Ashley Hinkle, and I am THRILLED to be Seldens Landing's new Assistant Principal. My journey in education began while studying for a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Psychology and a Minor in Leadership Studies from Christopher Newport University. After taking a job as a substitute teacher, a love for the classroom quickly formed. After graduation, I stayed at CNU and proudly received a Masters Degree in Elementary Education (K-6), which led to working as a classroom teacher for over 10 years!

I eventually reconnected with my passion for leadership by pursuing a Post-Masters Degree in Educational Administration & Supervision (PK-12) through George Washington University and have earned several endorsements, including VDOE's Teacher Leader and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I served as Assistant Principal in the 2023-2024 school year at Elaine Thompon Elementary here in LCPS. I spent my years before that serving as an Educational Consultant for top Instructional Technology companies, such as Promethean, Livescribe, & Audio Enhancement, as well as coaching educators at the division level in the Office of Professional Learning with Prince William County Schools and here in LCPS as a Division Instructional Facilitator.

At home, I have a silly Golden Retriever named Bennett who, just like our students, never fails to light up my day! I'm a true believer in teaching practices that address the needs of EVERY learner, and my motto has always been "Busy Minds, Not Busy Work!" I promise to dedicate my time to promoting deeper learning experiences for all students, caring and collaborative support for all teachers, as well as a welcoming and inclusive environment for the entire Seldens Landing community!

Kindly,
Ashley Hinkle

Email

(571) 252-2260