Ashley Kues was born and raised in O’Fallon, MO where she later attended Fort Zumwalt North for her high school education. She joined color guard in 2014 and spun until graduation in 2018. In her high school career, shes been a Bands of America regional finalist and placed first at MCCGA championships. After graduation, she spun with Avidity Independent in 2019 and has been with La Voûte Performance Ensemble since their inaugural in 2020. While teaching at Francis Howell North for three years she obtained her Associates of Arts and Science degree at St. Charles Community College. She has teaching and director experience at Oakville High School and works with and Fort Zumwalt North High School. She currently works at O’Fallon Township High School.