Trying Together
Alison Francis is an experienced educator with a focus on early childhood literacy and technology integration. Currently serving as a teacher and Creativity and Literacy Program Facilitator at Fox Chapel Area School District since 2013, Alison has developed a maker program for children aged 3-5 that enhances literacy and 21st-century skills. Additionally, Alison has authored and co-authored over $75,000 in grants to promote STEAM education and collaborates with educators as a teacher evaluator and mentor at Trying Together. With extensive experience in professional development and project-based learning methodologies, Alison has also contributed as a facilitator for various educational initiatives and presented at national conferences. Alison holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership from Northeastern University, alongside multiple degrees and certifications in education.
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Trying Together
Trying Together envisions a future in which all caregivers feel valued. Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them. Trying Together works regionally (in Southwestern Pennsylvania) and takes its expertise and models to statewide and national audiences.