Meet our team

I am honored to serve as the Principal of West Park Bilingual Academy. I believe every student deserves a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where they are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. My journey in education has been driven by a passion for helping students succeed and empowering teachers to provide meaningful learning experiences. Throughout my career, I have served in roles such as teach, coach, Director of Academics, and each experience has strengthened my commitment to student achievement, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As principal, I value building strong relationships with students, families, staff, and the community. I believe that open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork is the foundation of a successful school. My goal is to create a school culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and inspired to do their best each day. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, playing volleyball, and spending time with my family and friends.  I am excited for my new role at West Park Bilingual Academy and look forward to partnering with our families to help every student reach their full potential. Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to an exciting year of learning, growth, and success together.

Ashley Miles served as Principal of Akron Preparatory School in 2019 – 2024 with over 15 years of experience working as an educator and school administrator. Prior to joining ACCEL Schools in 2017 as Dean of Students at Canton College Preparatory School, Ms. Miles worked for ICAN Schools in Northeast Ohio and at the Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy. A strong believer in education, Ms. Miles has earned multiple graduate degrees. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Miami University, a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, and a Master’s degree in Education emphasizing Curriculum and Instruction from Ashford University in San Diego. At the core of Ms. Miles’ award-winning school leadership work is building school culture, working tirelessly from her personal mantra “I can do all things through Christ” and other inspirations such as Michelle Obama, “When they go low, you go high.”