About Me
My name is Allyson Peters, and this year marks my eighth year as a teacher at the Philip J. Rock Center and School. I received my undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Iowa and my master’s degree in Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing from Saint Joseph’s University in Pennsylvania. In December 2024, I completed my BCBA coursework through the Florida Institute of Technology.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with my dog, family, and friends. I am a big sports enthusiast and, in my spare time, I love playing softball, volleyball, golf, and pickleball.
I have a passion for creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, respected, and excited to learn. My goal is to inspire and challenge your child to reach their full potential while fostering a lifelong love of learning. In our classroom, we use total communication—including voice, sign language, tactile objects, and picture cues/cards—to ensure all students have access to functional academics, curriculum, and social experiences.
Daily activities include mathematics, storytelling, crafts, cooking, social studies, science, building recreation and leisure skills, vocational training tasks, and community learning outings. My role is to teach, support, encourage, comfort, and listen to each of our students. I collaborate closely with our incredible team of support staff, including Paraprofessionals, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Vision Itinerants, Orientation & Mobility Specialists, Physical Therapists, Nurses, and Behavior Specialists, to ensure that every student receives the support they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
I look forward to another wonderful school year and to creating an inclusive environment for all of our students and families. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.