Ashley Hollern

Ashley Hollern is an educational leader, STEM educator, and instructional technology specialist with more than 24 years of experience in education. She currently serves as the Instructional Technology Specialist at Lake Highland Preparatory School and is the Founder and CEO of Authentic Exploration Matters (AEM), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering teachers through immersive STEM professional development, mentorship, and authentic learning experiences. Ashley also serves as an the K-12 director of outreach for the Endeavor STEM Teaching Certificate Project, supporting educators in STEM leadership and instructional innovation. Her work focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and real-world learning experiences to strengthen teaching and learning. A passionate advocate for educators, Ashley believes that investing in teachers is essential to inspiring students and transforming education.