Allison Franke

Allison Franke is an experienced educator currently serving as a Reading Specialist at Watertown Public Schools since August 2021 and as a Troop Leader for Girl Scout Troop 77219 with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts since September 2022. Previously, Allison held various positions, including Reading Teacher at Newton Public Schools and K-8 Literacy Specialist at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston. Allison's experience as Assistant Principal at Somerville Public Schools involved coaching and evaluating 80 staff members and ensuring tailored instruction for diverse student needs. Additional roles include Literacy Specialist at Newton Public Schools, Instructional Specialist for English Language Arts at Marlborough Public Schools, Adjunct Professor at American International College, and Editor in the Reading & Language Arts Department at Houghton Mifflin. Educational credentials include an Ed. M. in Language and Literacy from Harvard Graduate School of Education and additional degrees in Organizational Management, Elementary Education, and Computer Science from institutions such as Endicott College and Amherst College.