As Curriculum Director of the American School, Roberta Allen works with staff members to revise, up-date and expand course offerings. Ms. Allen earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in History from the University of Chicago. She has also done extensive graduate work in the field of education.

Ms. Allen came to the American School in 1968 as an instructor and subsequently was in charge of its guidance program. She is the author of numerous study guides and the textbook, Planning Your Career

In addition to her experience at the American School, Ms. Allen helped run a large tutoring project in Chicago, taught in the Chicago Public School System, and administered a video learning program for the City Colleges of Chicago.