Allison has been an elementary educator for the past 30 years. After 27 years teaching 3rd and 5th grade, she is now the Elementary Mentor Supervisor for Davis District leading the mentoring and professional learning of over 300 new elementary teachers. Allison shares her passion for instruction and teacher leadership as a blogger for EdWeek's Teacher Leader Voices. As Utah's 2014 Teacher of the Year, Allison frequently advocates for increased support and funding for public education. She shares her passion for mentoring and social emotional competencies with policy makers, university professors, and educators. Allison has been a consultant Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks for over 16 years. She conducts professional learning workshops, modeled lessons, and family math nights for schools and districts across the country.