Mrs. Ashley Doll selected as MES Principal

The Smithville School District (SSD) is pleased to announce the Board of Education approved a new Maple Elementary School Principal for the 2023-2024 school year.

Ashley Doll has accepted the role of Principal for Maple Elementary School. Mrs. Doll has extensive experience in education. She began her career as an elementary teacher. Mrs. Doll is currently the assistant principal at Maple Elementary School. She has served in this role for three years, and was an instructional facilitator in the Fort Osage School District prior. Recently, Mrs. Doll was a Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals Conference presenter on peer coaching amongst teachers. For three consecutive years, Maple Elementary has been recognized as a Positive Behavior Intervention Support Gold School.

“I am thrilled to be selected as the principal of Maple Elementary School. Maple Elementary is truly an amazing place and I am proud to be a part of it! I look forward to continuing the important work that is occurring here with our staff, students, and families.” stated Mrs. Doll.

Mrs. Doll attended the University of Central Missouri where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. In 2020, she also earned a Masters in Elementary School Administration from the University of Central Missouri. Mrs. Doll will start her new role on July 1, 2023. She and her husband, Ryan, reside in Kearney and have two children, Scott and Bradley.