Allison Hogan, the Primer teacher at The Episcopal School of Dallas, was selected by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) as part of its annual Teachers of the Future program.

The 2014-15 NAIS Teachers of the Future were selected from a large pool of nominees who exemplify creativity and innovation in the classroom, inspire academic excellence in students, and who serve as opinion leaders among their colleagues and peers.

As one of only 35 teachers nationwide chosen for the program, Hogan will participate in a variety of initiatives that will strengthen learning and teaching at independent schools as well as grow their leadership capacities.

Hogan, who joined the ESD community in 2010, most recently traveled to Peru with the Students Shoulder-to-Shoulder program. In June, she was selected for ACSD’s 2014 Class of Emerging Leaders, and in September, the Primer class was accepted to participate in the NAIS 20/20 Challenge in which students paired up with children at an international school to collectively take global problems and develop real-world solutions.

NAIS President John Chubb notes, “Teachers nurture our children’s growth and development. These exceptional Teachers of the Future are not only preparing children to succeed in life; they are moving the profession forward by modeling innovative practices and leadership among their peers.” 

The National Association of Independent Schools provides services to more than 1,700 schools and associations of schools in the United States and abroad, including 1,500 nonprofit, private K-12 schools in the U.S. that are self-determining in mission and program and are governed by independent boards. NAIS works to empower independent schools and the students they serve. For more information, visit www.nais.org.