Consulting

In addition to working with pre-service teachers at Virginia Tech, Dr. Allen is passionate about working with in-service teachers and schools. To date, she has provided professional development and/or consulting services for:

Tanda Bi-Lingual Academy, Tanda, Côte d’Ivoire

New River Community College, Dublin, VA

Valley Classical School, Blacksburg, VA

Sager Classical Academy, Siloam Springs, AR

The Academy of Classical Christian Studies, Oklahoma City, OK

St. Paul’s Community School, Oklahoma City, OK

The Library of Congress (through the University of Oklahoma), Norman, OK

Dr. Allen is available for individual consultations and teacher observations, and she is prepared to present professional development on multiple topics, including:

High-Quality Instruction through High-Impact Teaching Strategies

Restorative Practices for Classroom Management

Facilitating Discussion in Elementary Classrooms

Socratic and Mimetic Teaching in Elementary Humanities

Managing Student Expectations in Elementary School

Teaching with Primary Sources

For more information, contact Dr. Allen at allenamy@vt.edu