Ashley McCool serves as the Executive Director of Federal Programs for the Putnam County School District, where she manages all federal grants and funding for supplemental programs across the district, where all 13 schools are Title I. Her work supports a wide range of initiatives, including homeless and migrant education, English Language Learner (ELL) support, family and community engagement, and the district-wide K-12 STEM initiative. She also oversees various federally-funded programs, including the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program, which provides after-school and summer learning opportunities.

In addition to her federal programs responsibilities, Ashley leads the Department of Communications, managing public relations and serving as the district liaison to key community stakeholders. Under her leadership, the district successfully completed a branding refresh and the implementation of a Strategic Plan that emphasizes community collaboration and engagement, which continues to shape the district’s vision and growth.

Ashley holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida’s ProTeach Program and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida. With 27 years of experience in PCSD, she has served as a teacher, instructional coach, and administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Ashley is passionate about the transformative power of public education to strengthen communities by providing children with the foundation they need to thrive in college, career, and life.