Ashley Riddle

English Teacher

Education

Graduated College of Eastern Utah − 1998
Graduated from Emery High School −1996
Graduated from Southern Utah University −2000

Work Experience (Teaching)

Diamond Ranch Academy−2005 to present
Helper Junior High −2004 to 2005
Monument Valley High School −2003 to 2004
Box Elder Middle School−2002 to 2003

Other Work Experience

During high school and college I worked for the Emery County Courthouse and a small fast food place called the Grub Box. I also worked 6 summers for the US Forest Service, two of which I was a member of a wildland fire crew.

About Me

My home town is less than 150 people and there is not a stoplight anywhere in Emery County. Since I grew up in a rural community, I am family oriented. I love to read, sew, play the piano, and recently I have decided to try scrapbooking. I also enjoy riding 4 wheelers, fishing and hunting. I have a pug named Nazhonie. She has taught me responsibility and patience.

My parents made sure that I was involved in a number of activities when I was growing up and these experiences have shaped the person I have become today. These activities included 4-H, the American Legion Junior Auxiliary, and Habitat for Humanity. Currently I am still actively involve in the American Legion Auxiliary, serve as the State of Utah Chairman for Education within the American Legion Auxiliary, and attend Utah Girls State as a counselor each June.

Thoughts on Diamond Ranch Academy

As a teacher, I have the chance to impact the leaders of tomorrow. However at DRA, I am given the opportunity not only to teach but to learn. I am a witness to each success and failure that each student experiences while he/she is here. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student realize that he/she can succeed not only in school or the program, but in life as well. As each student learns patience, respect, and increases his/her self-esteem, I do too.