Meet the Directors

Mrs. Ashley Fraley

Mrs. Ashley Fraley is the new Director of Bands at Springfield Local Schools. Having served as the choir director and assistant band director at Springfield she is excited for her new role. Prior to her time at Springfield, she taught in Akron Public Schools, serving as the Band Director at Kenmore High School for two years and the assistant director at Garfield High School for 3. She studied at Kent State University earning a Bachelor of Music degree, and at Capella University earning a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. While at Kent State she served as the president of the National Honorary Band Sorority, Tau Beta Sigma. Outside of school, Mrs. Fraley loves to snuggle her Mini Aussie- Loki, and to travel (especially to Disney) with her husband Craig. As an alumna of Springfield High School and lifelong township resident, she is excited to uphold the strong traditions of the Spartan Band program.

Ms. Olivia Nagle

Olivia is a Springfield Alumni from the class of 2020. She was in marching band and concert band, playing French Horn, Mellophone, and Oboe. During her senior year she served as band president and is delighted to return to help with his year’s Spartan Band as the assistant director.