Ashlyn Bruns grew up in the DFW area and attended Marcus High School. She received her Bachelors of Music Education from the University of Oklahoma and joined the North Mesquite High School Band Staff in 2023.

During her studies at the University of Oklahoma, she performed in the OU Wind Symphony and Symphony Band while serving as a section leader in the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band. She studied clarinet with Dr. Suzanne Tirk and performed folk music at local contra dancing gigs. She completed her degree and student teaching experience at Yukon High School, Yukon Middle School, and three district intermediate schools.

In the summer of 2022, Ms. Bruns marched as Drum Major for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. While at OU, she also served as a visual and musical staff member for the Marcus High School Marching Band in Flower Mound, Texas.

Ms. Bruns enjoys thrift shopping, playing the Nintendo Switch, and folk dancing!