Allison York is an instructional coach for K12 schools in the south region. Allison previously taught math at Tennessee Virtual Academy (TNVA) since its inception in 2011. Prior to that, she taught math for 10 years at a private school in Knox County, Tennessee. Allison graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She is currently pursuing her master's of education in instructional technology from University of Maryland-University College. Allison lives in Powell, Tennessee, with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys reading, jogging, and boating.