Kentucky Community Administrators

Allen earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Management and English, as well as a master’s degree in Elementary Education from the Jacksonville State University. She also holds an Educational Specialist degree from Troy State University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.

With her passion for education, Allen began her career as a teacher’s aide in 1991. She went on to serve as a multi-age teacher in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Allen later held positions as a reading specialist, teacher of academically gifted students, and general education teacher at Fort Benning, GA.

Allen transitioned into school administration with DoDEA in 2008, serving as an assistant principal with a dual appointment at Dexter and Wilson Elementary Schools. She went on to serve as principal of Wilson and McBride Elementary Schools, Bitz Intermediate School, and Shughart Elementary School.