Ashley Gehrke
Director of Career and InnovationCherry Creek School DistrictDr. Ashley Gehrke is a transformative educational leader and current Director of Career & Innovation for Cherry Creek Schools, where she leads districtwide efforts in STEM, Career & Technical Education, and Postsecondary Workforce Readiness. With three decades in education, as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and Director, Ashley brings deep expertise in designing aligned K–12 pathways, fostering inclusive cultures, and driving systems-level innovation. She is passionate about reimagining learning environments to better support student engagement, belonging, and future readiness. Ashley holds a Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Equity from the University of Colorado Denver and is recognized for her collaborative leadership and impact on student-centered outcomes.
WORKSHOP: Co-Designing for Impact: Aligning Pedagogy, Strategy, and Biophilic Design
Physical space is a powerful asset in the learning process, yet many environments remain misaligned with modern pedagogical goals.This interactive wor…Physical space is a powerful asset in the learning process, yet many environments remain misaligned with modern pedagogical goals.This interactive workshop, “Where Spaces Shape Learning,” shows how to align a school’s vision with its physical environ…Physical space is a powerful asset in the learning process, yet many environments remain misaligned with modern pedagogical goals.This interactive workshop, “Where Spaces Shape Learning,” shows how to align a school’s vision with its physical environment through co-design, empathy interviews, and student voice. Participants will explore biophilic design, examine data-driven decision making, and review real-world district examples where intentiona…Physical space is a powerful asset in the learning process, yet many environments remain misaligned with modern pedagogical goals.This interactive workshop, “Where Spaces Shape Learning,” shows how to align a school’s vision with its physical environment through co-design, empathy interviews, and student voice. Participants will explore biophilic design, examine data-driven decision making, and review real-world district examples where intentional spatial changes improved student engagement, belonging, and learning outcomes.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
