Allison Pennington is a seasoned professional in the education and consulting sectors, currently serving as a Business Development Consultant at Education First Consulting since September 2022. Previously, Allison founded and operated Pennington Writing from January 2020 to September 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Programs & Strategy Associate and Project Associate at Greater Texas Foundation from March 2017 to March 2022, and as a Research Analyst at Texas A&M Foundation from June 2016 to March 2017. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy Analysis and Education Policy from Texas A&M University, a Master's in Reading Education from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Florida College. Additionally, teaching experience spans several years in public school systems, including Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and Richland School District 2.