Mrs. Allen joined APS in the winter of 2025.  She grew up in Southwest Ohio and earned her B.S in Early Elementary Education from Miami University. She has spent 6 years working as a Georgia Preschool Teacher, being recognized as one of Georgia’s Exemplary PreK teachers at the end of 2010.  She was fortunate to work in half day preschools while her son was in attendance.  She believes that working with young children is a privilege and the ultimate give back to her community.  Mrs. Allen is ready to bring 13 years teaching experience and her enthusiasm for working with young children to VHE! In her free time, Mrs. Allen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, reading, and running into VHE families while walking her dog, Lola, in the neighborhood.