Ashley Rowe

Ashley is a health and education writer who has covered fitness, mental health, nutrition, parenting, and education topics in her writing.

She is also an educator who brings over 15 years experience teaching in early childhood education. She has written early childhood education blogs and newsletters, and developed curriculums based on the Nature Explore project. She has also helped develop nutritional guides for families and education centers in Southern California and spearheaded the implementation of physical fitness programs for children.

Ashley received her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from the University of La Verne, where she focused on elementary education, educational policy, and curriculum design. Her work in education has led to multiple certifications, including Nature Explore Specialist for the Outdoor Classroom Project, NESTA Children’s Nutrition Specialist, and is an active member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Before joining Everyday Health, she wrote for Verywell Mind, Verywell Health, Parents, and Verywell Family. As a mother of three young boys, Ashley splits her time between her career and her family.

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Studies, University of La Verne, California

• Nutrition Specialist, NESTA
• Outdoor Classroom Specialist, Nature Explore Classroom Project

• Member of the National Association for Educating Young Children (NAEYC)