Ann came to KO 18 years ago after teaching at several other independent schools across the U.S. The one consistent thing in all her experiences is that she is able to share her love of learning with students. “I love figuring out how I can create lessons that will get students engaged and excited about math. I love watching students learn a complex concept and the excitement and pride they feel in the moment when they finally get it!” she said. She wants students to enjoy and love the process of learning. She has taught math in middle schools and high schools and even taught teachers how to teach math at the college levels. In addition, she loves working with other teachers on curriculum and helping to create a comprehensive math program. Outside of school, Ann enjoys visiting family, traveling, hiking in National Parks, reading, knitting, and watching anything on BBC. She has one goal: to see all the Major League Baseball parks, although her favorite team resides in the Bronx.

Allison creates an engaging student-centered learning environment while fostering academic growth and personal development to meet the needs of diverse learners. She employs many hands-on experiments, technology, and real-world applications so the materials come alive.. For the past five years, she worked at Williston Northampton School designing a comprehensive STEM curriculum for middle school students, integrating principles of science, technology, and math to foster interdisciplinary learning and problem-solving skills.