Ashley Hall Founder: Mary Vardrine McBee

The founding of Ashley Hall is the story of a dream. Determined and ambitious, Mary Vardrine McBee envisioned a place of learning that would produce educated women who are independent, ethically responsible, and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence. Within themselves, their community, and the entire world, Ashley Hall girls know who they are and fearlessly pursue their dreams wholeheartedly.
The legacy of a worthy cause lies in the lives it transforms and the goodwill it cultivates, and for 112 years, Ashley Hall has established its place within history by empowering girls to use their voices for good. Spanning the last century, the School is rich with worthy traditions and forward-thinking innovations, and Ashley Hall endures and thrives because its values are timeless.
As every Ashley Hall girl knows, one dream can change the world, and the ability to change the world is limitless when one dreams.