After more than two decades of serving students in Allen County Schools, Ashley Tabor is beginning a new chapter as a guidance counselor at Allen County-Scottsville High School.
Tabor brings 24 years of experience in education to her new role. She previously served four years as a counselor at the Allen County Primary Center (ACPC), spent 17 years teaching at the primary level and worked two years as a reading coach at ACPC.
Now entering her fifth year as a school counselor, Tabor is looking forward to supporting high school students as they prepare for their futures.
“High school is an important time of growth,” Tabor explained. “It is a time for students to set goals, develop skills, build confidence and resilience to succeed in high school and beyond.”
Tabor said she plans to approach her new position as a servant leader by forming meaningful relationships with students and helping them identify and reach their goals. She also looks forward to supporting the families, faculty and staff at AC-SH.
Originally from Glasgow, Tabor graduated from Barren County High School in 1998. She has lived in Scottsville for the past 16 years.
Tabor earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University in 2003. She returned to WKU and completed a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in school counseling in 2006. In 2025, she completed a Rank I certification in reading through Elevate Academy.
Her desire to become an educator began during childhood.
“From a very young age, I wanted to be a teacher, often playing school when I wasn’t at school,” Tabor said. “I wanted to make a difference in children’s lives.”
Tabor credits her family, teachers and other positive role models with encouraging her and helping shape her approach to education.
Throughout her career, she has learned that students of every age need educators who are willing to listen, understand their individual circumstances and recognize their potential.
“No matter the age, every child matters,” Tabor said. “Each student has their own unique story.”
She believes educators must meet students where they are socially, emotionally and academically. By recognizing students’ strengths and helping them build upon those abilities, Tabor hopes to prepare them for success in school and life.
In her new position, Tabor plans to continue building trust, making connections and providing students with an empathetic listener. She also hopes to work closely with teachers, administrators, families and community members to meet students’ needs.
Tabor has been married to her husband, Adam, for 24 years. They have three children: Georgie, 18, a freshman at the University of Kentucky; Roman, 16, a junior at AC-S and Indie, 8, a third grader at the Primary Center.
Outside of school, Tabor enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, volunteering at her church and participating in outdoor activities.
As she transitions from serving some of Allen County’s youngest students to helping guide students through their high school years, Tabor will carry with her the same belief that has shaped her entire career—that every student matters and deserves the support needed to build a successful future.