Ashlea has been involved in DJT her whole life, along with her mother and two siblings. In addition to teaching tumbling classes, she is involved in Mainstage productions and teaches makeup at summer performing arts camps. Ashlea frequently costumes shows at the QC Theatre Workshop, including Bat Boy, A Steady Rain, and The Pillowman.

As a tumbler, Ashlea won first in the Junior Olympics in Nashville, TN at 16. She also won a state title in Missouri. She was involved in cheerleading in high school, and holds her AA in Fine Arts from Scott Community College. Ashlea enjoys guiding her tumbling students, and watching them pick up new skills and achieve their goals!