About the Candidate

PARENT
Education is at the center of the Delaney family. Ashley's husband of 13 years, Brett, is also an educator. He teaches physical education and health as well as coaches varsity softball. Brett and Ashley have three children (13, 11, and 9 years) attending North Polk Schools. All three are actively involved in athletics and fine arts as well as 4H, student council, and a variety of other clubs. They are proud to be Comets!

EDUCATOR
Dr. Ashley Delaney was a classroom teacher for 14 years prior to earning her Ph.D. in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Education at Iowa State University. She is an education consultant for Heartland AEA where she supports central Iowa school districts with science, computer science, and STEM education. 

LEADER
Ashley supports her community by regularly volunteering. She serves on multiple boards and committees within the district including the PTA as well as the Calendar and SIAC Committees. She is a member of the Polk City Parks Commission and helped revive the Four Seasons Festival as a part of the planning committee. Ashley is also an active member of many other philanthropic and community-focused organizations. As a small business owner, Ashley aims to connect businesses, local government, and the schools to foster growth and innovation.

Ashley Delaney was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. Ashley and her sister were raised by their mother in the home next door to her grandmother and aunt. She remains close to her extended family even though they now live all over the country. As a child, Ashley was very active and engaged in downhill and water skiing, volleyball, band, cheer, drama, basketball, track, student council, and golf. After graduating from Sioux Falls Lincoln High School, she attended the University of South Dakota as a student athlete and honors students. Ashley transferred to Iowa State University as a sophomore where she graduated with degrees in History, Political Science, and Education. She holds advanced degrees in Teaching and Learning, Human Development and Family Studies, and STEM Education.
Chicago was Ashley first adult home where she taught at a CPS high school on southside of the city and lived near Wrigley Field. Ashley returned to Iowa to be closer to family and met Brett while teaching at Saydel High School. They married in 2009 and knew Polk City is where they wanted to raise their family. The Delaneys live in the Twelve Oaks development and love the closeness to nature and recreation. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys gardening, reading, cooking, music, anything outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. The Delaneys are also avid concert goers and travelers. Brett and Ashley hope to visit all 50 states and 63 national parks before their children start life on their own.