Making the Grade

Joining us in episode 3, "Making the Grade" is special guest Ashley Gayanilo, the Assistant Head of Middle School for Teaching and Learning at The Lovett School in Atlanta. Ashley shares with parents some helpful frameworks for thinking about your children's grades, how grading has changed over the years, and some key questions to ask as a parent that will help your child keep the focus on learning (and take off the pressure to perform). Ashley is an Atlanta native who likes to call herself a global citizen. She has lived overseas 3 times in her life and constantly strives to learn and grow. A graduate of The Lovett School and The University of Virginia, Ashley pursued a career in sports marketing and the Olympics for 12 years until she moved into education. For over 20 years Ashley has worked with children, families and teachers in High School, Middle School, public school and private school in order to support student growth and learning. Ashley taught at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut; The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia and returned to The Lovett School in 2023 as the Assistant Head of Middle School for Teaching and Learning.