Ashleigh Sanchez spontaneously took up diving when a stranger in a wetsuit  grabbed her arm and promised her the adventure of a lifetime while she was taking an evening stroll along the Mediterranean coast. The moment she realized there was an unexplored alien world beneath the waves she was hooked. Ashleigh loves people, nature, and adventure, which is why she is passionate about helping others discover the incredible sport of scuba diving. She draws from her background as an educator and philanthropist to adapt and respond to each individual's needs in a unique way , whether that be the instructor she is assisting or a student in need of encouragement. She's often heard telling students that "Diving is 10% skill and 90% mental" and she loves to help students confront and overcome challenges like fear and anxiety, grow in confidence and skill, and achieve their personal goals. Ashleigh sees Texas Scuba Academy as her family and strives to bring positive energy, hard work, creative problem solving and a zeal for life to her team.