Dr. Allende is an advocate for inclusive, student-centered learning and effective leadership, with a background spanning K-12 education, administration, and higher education. Her work is grounded in creating organized, equitable, and supportive learning environments. Through Collective Learning, she shares practical insights, educational resources, and real-world perspectives designed to support educators and school professionals.

Education:

• Ed.D., Leadership & Management (Taft University)

• Ed.S., Educational Administration (Taft University)

• M.S., Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

• B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Certification (FLDOE):

• Educational Leadership (All Levels)

• Art K-12

• Elementary Education K-6

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12

• Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12

• Reading K-12

• World Language Spanish K-12

Other Certification:

• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (Coursera)

Dr. Allende has served as a K-12 classroom teacher, Director of Student Services, compliance officer, school-based administrator, and state-level education specialist. Her responsibilities have included:

• Teaching across all K-12 grade levels and subject areas, adapting instruction to diverse learners

• Overseeing and monitoring compliance for Titles I, III, IV, and Section 504

• Coordinating audits, serving as Title IX Coordinator and McKinney-Vento liaison

• Coaching teachers, leading teams, and providing professional development for faculty and staff

• Educating adult learners and supporting the implementation of district- and state-wide policies

• Contributing to assessment and accountability initiatives as a specialist and assistant project manager with FLDOE

Together, these roles reflect Dr. Allende's strengths in leadership, organization, communication, and systems thinking. These experiences continue to inform her work developing educational content, sharing practical strategies, and supporting educators through Collective Learning.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Allende integrates cross-cultural awareness into her leadership and teaching approach. Her work reflects a global perspective, informed by both personal travel and participation in international education programs:

• Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Program

• Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad (Mexico)

• Transatlantic Outreach Program (Germany)

Dr. Allende is guided by a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and purposeful leadership. She values building strong relationships, fostering clear communication, and maintaining consistency in her work. With a thoughtful and organized approach, she balances a data-informed perspective with creativity, bringing clarity, structure, and care to the educational content and resources she develops.