Type Of Business:
1) School district 2) Gymnasium
Expertise:
School district administration; Elementary school education; Gymnastics
Major Product/SVS:
1) Primary education 2) Gymnastics training
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading science fiction; Playing the piano; Gymnastics; Spending time with her grandson
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in School Leadership, Concordia University Chicago (2003)
Affiliations Awards:
Professional Member, United States Gymnastic Association; MSAN; The HistoryMakers
Industry:
Multicultural Education
Date of Distinction:
5/31/2011
Charity:
Local School; Various Community Services
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
9
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her enthusiasm, vision and innovative local community.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was influenced by her fifth, sixth and seventh-grade social studies teachers, as well as her parents, who were also educators.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Allen was featured as "Someone You Should Know" in a televised interview conducted by Chicago news anchor Harry Porterfield in 1978 for running one of the first gymnastic programs in Chicago.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Educating students on cultural diversity; Promoting cultural awareness among teachers and administrators; Creating multimedia presentations; Conducting assemblies throughout the district; Developing strategies for promoting cultural awareness; Developing curricula on cultural diversity; Running summer camps and after-school programs for at-risk students 2) Coaching gymnasts
Education Certifications:
Certified Social Studies Teacher (6-12), Illinois State Board of Education; Certified School Administrator (K-12), Illinois State Board of Education; Certified Gymnastics Coach
Awards/Honors:
Recognition Award, The HistoryMakers (2005)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Allen hopes to see an infusion of diversity in schools and continue increasing cultural awareness in Oak Park, Ill.