Ashley Taris joined Soapstone UMC as a nursery worker in November 2023 and now serves as the Nursery Coordinator, ensuring the children are well cared for during church services and events like MOMCo that require childcare. She is currently pursuing an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, driven by a deep passion for working with young children, especially those from birth to age 4 or 5.
A former rugby player, Ashley played in high school and for a semester in college at American International College in Massachusetts. As a military child, she was born in Hawaii and has lived in seven different states.
Ashley has been in Raleigh for nine years and graduated from Millbrook High School in 2020. She now enjoys life with her boyfriend and their puppy, Scooby Doo. Ashley looks forward to connecting with everyone in the Soapstone community!