Ashley (Burdiek) Whetzal was raised on a farm in rural Centralia. She graduated from Centralia High School in 2010 and is a proud Panther Alumni. She then attended Kansas State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Ashley currently teaches 5th grade at Centralia Schools. She married Evan Whetzal in 2014, and together they have welcomed three children; Carley and twins Gavin and Macy. Ashley loves to spend time with her family, and her hobbies include camping and fishing with her loved ones. You can often find Ashley tending her flowers, gardening, spending time outdoors, and cheering on the K-State Wildcats. You can email Ashley at whetzala@usd380.com.