Ash Thompson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a minor in Women’s Studies from Mount Royal University in 2014. Before working as an Education Assistant, she was employed as a Library Assistant at Dr. Oakley School. Outside of school, Ash is an artist who enjoys creating collages from vintage magazines, creative writing, drawing, playing music, and taking photos. She is also an avid gardener with over 10 years of experience planning gardens and growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Most of her free time is spent making art, watching scary movies, birdwatching, and spending quality time with her cat Winnie and her partner Chris.