“Her grandmother had a third-grade education and preached to Burns how important a good education is”
Ashley Winters is an award-winning journalist and children's book author from St. Louis, Missouri. As a member of the Report for America corps, she covers local news and community stories for The St. Louis American, with a focus on underrepresented communities, education, and entrepreneurship. Her work has also been featured in outlets such as KSDK - 5 On Your Side and the New Pittsburgh Courier.