Ashley Burton-Jackson, MBA, M.A.
Founder & Lead Consultant
Bright Early Education Consultant & Training Group
(The BEE Group 🐝)
Ashley Burton-Jackson turned her 2012 vision into reality when she founded The BEE Group in 2024. With a deep commitment to supporting early childhood educators and leaders, The BEE Group provides practical consulting, professional development, and meaningful partnerships. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Ashley brings a collaborative, real-world approach to strengthening programs, empowering leadership, and promoting sustainable, high-quality practice.
“‘Each one, teach one’ is an old African proverb and a philosophy I live by. I believe that sharing education and knowledge is powerful, and I am confident in my ability to help build and strengthen the early childhood education system.”
— Ashley Burton-Jackson
Bachelor of Science in Management (B.S.), 2009
Liberty University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2012
Liberty University
Master of Science in Early Childhood Services, 2023
Arkansas State University
Member, Virginia Black Chambers of Commerce (VABCC)
Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Member, Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children (VAECE)
Approved Trainer, Child Care Aware of Virginia
The BEE Group is a fully insured professional consulting and training firm serving early childhood educators and program leaders across Virginia.
In early childhood education, quality, safety, and accountability matter. Our credentials reflect a strong foundation in business leadership, early childhood education, and program quality, ensuring that the guidance and training we provide are both practical and research-based.
With advanced degrees in management, business administration, and early childhood services, we understand not only how high-quality programs operate, but also how to build sustainable, compliant, and effective early learning environments. Our professional memberships and state approvals keep us connected to current best practices, licensing requirements, and national standards.
These credentials allow The BEE Group to:
Support programs with licensing-aligned, high-quality training
Provide practical business and operational guidance for child care leaders
Stay informed of state and national early childhood policies
Partner effectively with programs, agencies, and community organizations
Deliver professional development rooted in real-world experience and continuous learning
Our commitment to ongoing education and professional engagement ensures that the support we offer strengthens programs, empowers educators, and improves outcomes for children and families.