SCI-TECH
CHALLENGING MY COMFORT ZONE
From a French university to the Jefferson lab tables, Ashley Jones explores the boundaries of her comfort zone in her direction of becoming a chemistry teacher.
Ashley Jones From the graduating class of 1991 to her 14 years as a Chemistry teacher, Ashley Jones marks her 18th year at TJ this year. In her role as a mentor in guiding students across academic challenges, Jones has formed her own philosophy that focuses on assisting others toward their goals. “Success is linked to helping other people feel valued and empowered and like they’re moving toward their goals. I think those were the reasons why teaching appealed to me,” Jones said. “A lot of people in my life had done that for me, both family members and former teachers. I don’t think any one of us has reached the summit that we could reach at any given time; this is a continuous journey where you figure out what your weaknesses are and what your strengths are and hope to build on the strengths and manage the areas in which you are weak.”
PHOTO // MiJin Cho
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