Welcome to
Del Mar Hills Academy & Ashley Falls
Mrs. Allard has been a part of the Del Mar Hills family for 14 years, teaching music, 3rd and 4th grades.
Mrs. Allard grew up in Champaign, Illinois. She began the flute as part of the 5th grade music program in elementary school music has been an integral part of her life ever since. After receiving a Music Performance Degree from the University of Illinois and a Music Education Degree from the University of Minnesota, Mrs. Allard began her teaching career as a middle school band director in Atlanta, Georgia. After moving to California in 2004, she taught in Carlsbad before moving to the Del Mar Union School District in 2007. She is the 2019-2020 Del Mar Hills Academy Teacher of the Year, the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year for the Del Mar Union School District, and a 2020 San Diego County Teacher of the Year. She is excited to support students at Del Mar Hills and Ashley Falls as a STEAM+ Integration Specialist.
Educational Philosophy & What to Expect in STEAM+ Integration
I believe each student has unique genius, talent, and potential to create innovative solutions to real-world problems, and that curiosity, personal challenge, and growth are essential components of lifelong learning. In my class, students will use cross-curricular, authentic learning experiences and the design thinking process to solve real world problems. These inquiry-based learning experiences will promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. We we will have a lot of fun as we design and create. I can't wait to explore our world with these students
Life Outside of the Classroom
Mrs. Allard lives in Escondido with her husband and two daughters. She loves reading, singing, and family game night. Mrs. Allard is excited and proud to serve students and families in Del Mar and welcomes you to a new year learning!