Please welcome Zach Allison to the Bastrop ISD family. Zach Allison’s career in education began in 2005 at Carthage High School as a teacher and coach, the same school where he graduated from four years prior and was a standout athlete. He spent five years in Carthage before moving to DeKalb ISD in 2010. Following a two-year stint in DeKalb, Allison transferred to Rusk ISD where he continued to teach and coach. During his four years in Rusk, he developed a passion for working with at-risk students as the administrator of the Alternative Education Placement (AEP) program. Since 2018, Allison has worked directly with students assigned to Disciplinary AEP in Hudson ISD, while also teaching and coaching.

“My family and I are excited to join Bastrop ISD. I have 20 years of experience working with at-risk youth as a teacher, coach, and administrator, and I look forward to continuing that path at Gateway to help students reach their potential regardless of their circumstances,” said Allison. “Together with the outstanding Gateway team, we will bring structure, dedication, discipline, and compassion to the students and families we serve.”

Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science from Texas State University, where he played basketball and an MBA from LeTourneau University. He earned a principal certification from Lamar University. Accolades include having coached collegiate players, playoff appearances as a coach, two state titles, and earning the 4A coach of the year award in 2018-2019. In addition, Zach also has 2 daughters (Emery 11, and Maliah 7) who are students at Bastrop I.S.D.

I am extremely honored to be the assistant principal at Gateway! I have been an educator for over thirty years and believe that every student brings a special talent to be nurtured. I began my career in the San Antonio area for 12 years. I moved to the Corpus Christi area and recently moved to the area and look forward to spending my last ten years in education here at Gateway. I have served as Principal, Academic Coach, Academic Dean and teacher. I received my Bachelors degree in psychology from Stephen F. Austin and my Masters in Leadership from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. I have been blessed to have worked with students from a multitude of cultures and backgrounds. My heart is working with students who struggle and look forward to helping the students we see here at Gateway.

 “If someone is going down the wrong road, he doesn’t need motivation to speed him up. What he needs is education to turn him around.”  – Jim Rohn