1Ashley Shepherd grew up in Mapleton, Utah, where her love of food began with simply taking cookies to friends and neighbors every Sunday. Ashley continued her education at Brigham Young University where she received a bachelors degree in Family Home and Consumer Science. Ashley taught at Orem Junior High School, and then at Salem Hills High School where she taught Foods and implemented the Pro Start Program there. In 2012, Ashley left teaching behind to launch Sheps Culinary Creations, a full-service catering company located in Spanish Fork, UT. Ashley is passionate about creating delicious food that brings people together for any occasion. You can see more of her work at www.shepsculinarycreations.com