Community Roots Academy
Allison Petersen is an experienced education specialist currently working at Community Roots Academy since August 2022. Prior to this role, Allison held the position of education specialist at Futures HealthCore and Futures Education from August 2019 to May 2022 and served as a 7th grade science teacher at Chandler Unified School District from July 2018 to May 2019. Allison obtained a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Northern Arizona University, graduating in 2018.
Community Roots Academy
MISSION Community Roots Academy (“CRA”) is a Kindergarten through eighth grade learning community where learning is embedded in a meaningful real world context and where children are deliberately taught to see the connections between their formal education and the world. Not only do CRA students meet and exceed the California content standards, but they also are enabled as leaders now and for the future by learning to think independently, to solve problems creatively, to articulate their ideas and to work productively while collaborating with diverse people. At CRA, students learn to combine curiosity and application, leading to a deep understanding of content, self-motivation and confidence. These skill sets empower students to take on challenges to become who they want to be and excel beyond their potential.