Alison Atherton

Alison Atherton is an experienced educator and project planner with a strong background in special education and curriculum development. Currently serving as a Special Education Paraeducator at Perkiomen Valley School District since October 2021, Alison previously worked as a tutor for Brainfuse and was self-employed while preparing to return to work after a career break. Alison has a notable history with Duke University School of Medicine, where a key role involved accreditation and curriculum for a new medical school, alongside project management in admissions and student life. Additional experience includes serving as a Grants Officer for the Capital Community Foundation and teaching European history as a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Academic credentials include a PhD and MA in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oklahoma.