About

Allison Bush

Allison is a proud native Texan who has dedicated her life to public education.

Her story began in 4th grade, when she struggled with reading and was diagnosed with dyslexia thanks to a teacher who refused to give up on her. That one act of belief changed everything — leading her to graduate, attend college, and spend her career making sure no student slips through the cracks.

With more than 25 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, administrator, and education foundation leader, Allison has worked across Texas to expand opportunities for students and strengthen communities. She has served as PTA President, led nonprofit foundations in Bastrop and Pflugerville ISDs, and helped pass school bond initiatives that keep classrooms strong.

She lives in Pflugerville with her family and continues to mentor students, serve on local boards, and lead community initiatives.

Allison Bush has dedicated more than two decades to strengthening Texas public education through leadership, innovation, and community service.

From the classroom to the boardroom, she has consistently championed students, educators, and families across the state.

Community Service & Leadership

  • University of Texas WIN Mentor (2025–Present)

  • 100 Women of Pflugerville (2023–Present)

  • Texas Education Agency – Certified Surrogate Parent (2019–2024)

  • Board Member – Kaufman ISD Education Foundation (2022–2024)

  • Board Member – Hays CISD Education Foundation (2019–2025)

  • Member – Moe & Gene Johnson High School Athletic Booster Club (2019–2023)

  • Member – Moe & Gene Johnson High School PTA (2019–2023)

  • Pflugerville ISD PTO President & Mentor (2011–2019)

  • Board Member – Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce (2014)

  • Board Member – Mariposa (2015–2017)

  • Bastrop ISD PTA Council President & Regional PTA President (2009–2011)

  • President – Texas Association of Partners in Education (2010); Board Member (2006–2011)

  • Board Member – Bastrop County Child Protective Services (2006–2008)

  • Member – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center Ethics Committee (2012–2020)

  • Women’s Leadership Programs: Leadership Texas (2010); Power Pipeline (2007–2010)

Educational Initiatives & Program Development

  • Career Readiness Curriculum – Designed program adopted by American YouthWorks.

  • Grant Reform in Pflugerville ISD – Created system aligning teacher grant proposals with accountability goals, increasing applications from 32 to 231 and generating ~$500 thousand in funding.

  • Helping Hands Mentor Program (Bastrop ISD) – Founded program, authored curriculum and policy; still active today.

  • Texas Foundation for Education Network –and statewide conference presenter for six years.

  • Staff Development Funding – Secured multi-year grants to fund staff at Texas Association of Partners in Education.

  • Secured multi-year grant funding for Bastrop ISD’s College and Career Readiness Program, resulting in a 70% increase in students applying to and enrolling in college or trade schools after graduation.

    • Organized County-Wide College Night (Bastrop ISD) with 2,500+ attendees.

    • Launched Back to School Bash (Bastrop ISD), drawing 3,000+ community members.

  • Executive Director, Pflugerville ISD / Pflugerville Education Foundation 

  • Partnerships Coordinator, Bastrop ISD / Bastrop Education Foundation 

  • Career/College Readiness Counselor & Teacher, American YouthWorks 

Professional Experience

  • CTE Teacher, Workforce Development Boatd/Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas

  • Teacher – Theater & Speech, Crosby ISD

  • University of Texas – LBJ School of Public Affairs | Women’s Campaign School, Cohort 6

  • Stephen F. Austin State University | B.A.A. in Communication & Special Education

Education

  • Kilgore College | A.A. in Communication & Visual Arts

  • Texas Partners in Education: Volunteer of the Year, Mentor Program of the Year, Top Development Professional, Top College Readiness Program 

  • Texas School Public Relations Association – Texas Star Award, Special Events

Honors & Recognition

  • Community Service Award, Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce 

  • Auxiliary Employee of the Year, Bastrop ISD