Defining My Way Academy — Systems That Change Lives
Defining My Way Academy

Systems that change lives.
In your school. In your home.

With 18+ years of experience, I help school leaders and moms build sustainable systems, so they can stop surviving and start leading with intention.

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School Leadership

For school leaders at every level, especially in charter and non-traditional schools, who are ready to stop running scattered and start building systems that actually stick.

I'm a School Leader → Or join the Collective free
Ashley Springs, Founder of Defining My Way Academy
Ashley Springs, Ed.S. Founder · Educator · Mom
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For Moms & Women

For the overwhelmed mom who knows something is off. Let's figure out where to start and build a life that actually works for you.

I'm a Mom / Woman → Or join The Becoming House

Business owner or entrepreneur? Let's talk →

One Founder. Two Worlds. One Mission.

I've been in your building.
And I've lived your life.

I'm Ashley Springs — educator, mentor, mom, and founder. For 18+ years I've worked inside schools at every level, helping leaders build systems that last. And for 29+ years I've been navigating life as a mom — through generational poverty, single parenthood, financial rebuilding, and figuring out who I am beyond the roles I carry. Both sides of this brand exist because I know both worlds from the inside.

18+
Years in education
200+
Schools led & supported
1,000+
School staff & leaders trained
65,000+
Members in my budgeting community
29+
Years as a mom
Read Ashley's story →
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Ready for school & organizational purchasing
SBA-Certified WOSB & EDWOSB·SAM.gov Registered·Google AI Professional Certificate

For School Leaders

Ready to build systems that actually last?

Start with the free School Systems Reality Check, or join the School Leadership Collective free and use a tool today.

For Moms & Women

Ready to stop surviving and start building?

Start with the free Right Lane Check-In, or join The Becoming House, starting at $9/month.

Experienced | Compassionate | Results-Driven | Systems That Last