Allie Weiss

Allie Weiss has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Allie started their career as a Language Arts Teacher at MSD Pike Township in 2005, before moving on to work as an English Teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools from 2007 to 2011. During that time, they also served as a Summer Academic Advisor at Indiana University Bloomington from 2014 to 2017. In 2006, they worked as a Public Affairs Manager at National Strategies.

In 2011, Allie joined Indiana University Bloomington as a PhD Candidate, Graduate Research Assistant, and Associate Instructor, a position they held until 2019. Additionally, they served as a Cheerleading Coach at Paul VI High School from 2010 to 2011.

From 2019 to 2021, Allie worked as a Research Director at K12 Insight, where they provided research, communications, and strategy-related expertise to senior leaders in public schools across the United States. Allie developed and managed research projects and facilitated focus groups and data analysis workshops.

In 2021, Allie moved on to become a Senior Design Principal at Scholarus Learning and Education Elements, where they utilized their design expertise. Allie held the role of Design Principal at Education Elements from 2021 to 2022 before being promoted to Senior Design Principal in 2023. Allie also holds the position of Senior Design Principal at Scholarus Learning from 2021.

Overall, Allie's work experience showcases their diverse skills and expertise in education, research, and design.

Allie Weiss has a strong education background in the field of education. Allie obtained an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree with a focus on Secondary Education (Curriculum + Instruction) and Education Policy Studies from Indiana University Bloomington. Allie also completed a Graduate Certificate in Education Law at the same institution. Prior to that, Allie earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in New Professional Studies - Initiatives in Educational Transformation from George Mason University. Their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Secondary Education - English was also achieved at Indiana University Bloomington.

In addition to their academic achievements, Allie has obtained additional certifications. Allie holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, which they obtained in May 2021. Furthermore, they possess a Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in English Grades 5-12, granted by the Virginia Department of Education in December 2016.