Allison Walker is a 2024-2025 Teach Plus California Educator Diversity Action Network Member. She is an 8th grade teacher leader, education specialist, and administrative designee at Bear Valley Middle School in Escondido, California. Allison focuses on teaching literacy to students on Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and those who are emergent bilinguals to enhance their reading and writing. Allison is a current administrative designee, a member of the Redesign Team, and 2024-2025 Teach Plus California Senior Fellow. She was awarded Escondido Union School District’s “Season for Nonviolence” Teacher (2022-2023). Allison earned a BA in global studies and a minor in education from University of California, Santa Barbara; and master’s in special and administrative credential from National University.