Allison Childress is AVID Center’s Chief of Staff. She brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked at AVID for 16 years. She has held various positions within the organization, priorly serving as a Program Specialist on the Organizational Learning and Development Team.

After being introduced to AVID, Allison quickly realized that her passion for educational access was perfectly aligned with AVID’s mission to close the opportunity gap. She began her career with AVID in 2007 as one of the first Program Managers in the organization, supporting school districts across the entire Eastern Region.

Allison has over 20 years of experience in education, having served in both rural and urban districts as a high school English teacher, AVID Elective teacher, and AVID Site Coordinator. She continued her journey in educational leadership as an AVID District Director, where she oversaw the implementation of AVID in multiple schools while developing and facilitating professional learning. Her extensive partner-facing work, leadership of the Operational Excellence Team, and contributions as a member of the Senior Leadership Team have provided her with a broad perspective and deep institutional knowledge.

She has a Master’s in Education from Western Governors University and a Bachelor’s in English Education from Florida A&M University.