Mrs. Ward has taught for 16 years. She has taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade at ACE for 7 years. She previously taught in both public and private school settings. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Kentucky University and her Master's Degree from Georgetown College. She loves the students and families she has built relationships with at ACE and is thankful that she is able to carry out her passion of teaching in such a positive environment.  Mrs. Ward attended Athens Elementary as a child and always had a dream of returning to be a teacher one day.