Jeanne Allen is the Founder and President of the Center for Education Reform (CER), a Washington, DC based organization driving the creation of better educational opportunities for all children by leading parents, policymakers and the media in boldly advocating for school choice, advancing the charter school movement, and challenging the education establishment.

Co-author of "The School Reform Handbook: How to Improve Your Schools" (1995), Jeanne is recognized as one of the country's leading education experts. She appears frequently on national television and radio programs, and can often be found in the pages of the nation's most influential newspapers and magazines.

Jeanne is the mother of four school-age children, Johnny, Teddy, Anthony, and Mary Monica and is married to Dr. Kevin L. Strother.

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November 17, 2004 


Margaret Spellings to Bring Knowledge, Discipline to Education Reform

The President's nomination of Ms. Margaret Spellings to the nation's top education post is a welcome move and underscores the Administration's continued commitment to sound education policy that unites freedom and accountability in American education. While Secretary of Education Rod Paige's strong commitment, tenacity and common sense will be missed, Ms. Spellings is a seasoned leader who will bring the experience and knowledge that is necessary to translate vision into tangible improvements for our schools.

Education reformers can be gratified knowing that the Administration's commitment to quality learning opportunities for families will continue under Ms. Spellings. Her support for growth among charter schools and choices for poor children has been invaluable. The Center for Education Reform looks forward to working with the new education team to ensure that all children have access to a quality education.


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