Allison Socol

Allison Socol, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in the field of education and policy. Since 2016, they have worked at The Education Trust, initially starting as a Senior K-12 Data and Policy Analyst and later taking on roles such as Acting Director of P-12 Policy and Assistant Director of P-12 Policy. Currently, they serve as the Vice President of Policy, Practice, and Research. In 2013, they were a Research Assistant at the National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools. Additionally, they worked as a Research Intern at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in 2014. In 2012, they were a Literacy Coach at Targeted Reading Intervention. Prior to that, they held positions at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School, serving as a Data Leadership Team Member and Teacher from 2009 to 2012. In 2007, they worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Inspired Teaching.

Allison Socol, Ph.D. obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Public Policy and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. Allison then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Trinity Washington University, which they completed in 2012. Following this, Allison went on to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Education Policy, Leadership, and School Improvement from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 2020. In addition to their formal education, they also obtained several certifications throughout their career. In November 2013, they became a CLASS Observer, certified by Teachstone. In May 2011, Allison received certification in the Literacy Design Collaborative from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Lastly, in August 2010, they completed the Inspired Teaching Fellow program offered by the Center for Inspired Teaching.