Ashley Weld's Hidden Talents/Pirate Perks

Ashley WELD

Many of our teachers have hidden talents, but Ms. Ashley Weld’s talent has won her championships

Ms. Weld is a 5th-grade science teacher for CISD. She has been competing in arm wrestling competitions for about four years.

Q: What is your biggest arm wrestling accomplishment? Ms. Weld: Winning most – if not ALL – tournaments I have attended in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma in the past two years.

Q: What was the biggest obstacle you faced and overcame?

Ms. Weld: My health is by far my biggest obstacle. I have type 1 diabetes and wear an insulin pump 24/7.

Q: What led you to teach? Ms. Weld: Mrs. Montgomery. She was my Pre-K, Sunday school, and youth group teacher. She was also my mentor teacher during college. She always believed in me and taught me that relationships matter. If students know you care about them, really care, they will work hard for you if they know you believe in them. I wanted to be that teacher for someone else.

Q: What is your dream subject or grade to teach?

Ms. Weld: My dream grade/subject has always been 5th-grade science. It is my favorite subject and by far the most fun thing to teach.

Q: What is your favorite part of teaching? Ms. Weld: My favorite part of teaching is the kids. Seeing their journey from struggling to understanding. Seeing them jump with joy when they have worked so hard to learn or overcome something, and they finally reach their goal, whether it be academic or otherwise. I love getting to know my students personally and teaching them that, even though they may struggle at some point, if they believe in themselves and work hard, they can achieve anything in their path.

Q: What is your biggest piece of advice? Ms. Weld: Believe in yourself.

PIRATE PERKS CARD

Community members have made countless contributions to the students and schools of Crandall ISD throughout the years. Now, CISD is saying “thank you” with its Pirate Perks card.

The Pirate Perks card is for those who are 55 years of age, or older. This special card will provide the opportunity to continue being active in programs sponsored by CISD schools. Cards are available at no charge. Benefits include free admission to any CISD activity hosted at a district facility. UIL playoff events are excluded. A valid driver license is required when presenting the Pirates Perk card.

Cards are available for pickup through the Crandall ISD Administration Building, 400 W. Lewis St. Crandall, TX 75114. Contact Nicole Tudor at ntudor@crandallisd.net or 972.427.6000 x50045