Ashling started her career in the IT industry as a software engineer progressing to project management before following her passion into the teaching profession in 2012. She taught Maths, Business and IT in Ringsend College and Coláiste Dhúlaigh. She established an after-school coding club and managed the senior boys’ and junior girls’ soccer teams.  Ashling is involved in Trinity Gaels GAA club and manages one of their teams. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Management from NUI Maynooth, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Hibernia College, a Higher Diploma in Computer Science and a B.A. Hons Degree in Maths and Economics from UCD. Ashling is a qualified Accountant Technician and also a Leaving Certificate Maths Examiner with the State Examinations Commission.
“I believe that what happens in the classroom is the most important aspect of school life and as Principal I will support teachers to ensure all students are working to the best of their ability and reaching their true potential both academically and personally. I have always believed in a student-centred approach to teaching and learning. By showing an interest in students, ensuring that they know you care, developing their self-esteem and praising their progress they enjoy learning and become hungry for more. I believe that by involving students, parents and the wider community in the running of the school, we can create the best environment for our students to excel”.