Ashley Fletcher is a Learning Support Teacher specializing in trauma-informed education, grief-responsive practice, and inclusive learning design. She leads school-based and community-based grief initiatives at West Colchester Consolidated School through Healing Pathways funding. Her work integrates equine therapy partnerships, therapy-dog programming, gentle yoga sessions, and small-group grief support to create accessible, developmentally appropriate pathways for student well-being. As a rural educator and long-time resident of the Portapique area, Ashley’s lived experience informs her commitment to supporting children navigating loss within close-knit communities. She is dedicated to strengthening compassionate, community-rooted care for students and families.