Ashleigh B. Stornelli

Ashleigh B. Stornelli is a Road Deputy with the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office whose current assignment is School Resource Deputy.

Ms. Stornelli grew up in Lyndonville and attended Lyndonville Central School, graduating in the Class of 2010. A devoted soccer, basketball, and track player, she was determined and motivated to succeed. She went on to earn an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice at Genesee Community College.

In 2014, Ms. Stornelli raised her right hand and joined the Army National Guard as a 32B — Military Police Officer. She graduated from the 42nd Military Police Company in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in February 2015, and was stationed at the 222nd Military Police Company in Rochester for six years. During her time in service, she learned the value of loyalty, duty, and personal courage. She chose to live by these standards and continue a career in law enforcement in her civilian life.

In 2015, she was accepted into the Erie County Community College Police Academy and graduated with the 126th Basic Academy Class.

In 2016, Officer Stornelli began working at the Village of Holley Police Department, where she participated in community events and holiday festivities. She began interacting with students in the school district, working to develop positive relationships with students and staff.

In May 2018, she was recruited by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, launching her career to the next level. She is active in the yearly Veterans and Memorial Day ceremonies and attends festivals and other celebratory events. She is certified in the Mental Health and Crisis Intervention team and is presently working on her certification in the Child and Safety Seat course.

Currently, she is the School Resource Deputy at Kendall Central School, where she takes pride in being an educator, counselor and enforcer. Her daily interactions and honest conversations help her to make positive connections with students, faculty, and staff. She manages a Sixth Grade Safety and Responsibility Squad and has participated in multiple active shooter drills and DWI simulations within the district.

Ms. Stornelli has dedicated her life to protect and defend those in need, always there to provide encouragement and support.