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2025 Above & Beyond Honoree: Kelly McAllister

NOMINATOR: AMBAR WILLIAMSON Mission Viejo High School, Class of 2019 Ambar Williamson is a nutritionist in Orange County, California, dedicated to making healthcare more accessible through education and empowerment. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science and is currently pursuing her Master’s to become a Registered Dietitian. Passionate about how our bodies were designed to heal and thrive when supported by nourishing foods and balanced habits, Ambar turned her own health challenges into her mission to help others take charge of their wellness with grace and self-compassion. HONOREE: KELLY MCALLISTER English and AVID Teacher Kelly McAllister is a passionate AVID educator who believes every student deserves to feel valued and capable of success. Drawing from personal experience and a commitment to equity, she creates an inclusive classroom where students build confidence, find joy in learning, and support one another. She inspires students daily to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. ___________ Our Mission We are a public charity dedicated to equitable educational opportunities for all students. Above & Beyond Teaching celebrates and supports outstanding and inspirational California public high school teachers, especially those working in underserved school communities. Our Vision Our vision for California public education is to ensure that: All high school students receive a high-quality education. All teachers have access to support, professional opportunities, and a learning community in order to succeed as outstanding educators. Educational equity and excellence are prioritized by the public and in educational policy. Our History For more than twenty years, the Carlston Family Foundation operated as a private foundation with two main purposes: To identify, recognize, and reward the most outstanding public high school teachers in California; and to use the collective expertise of our cadre of past honorees to support and encourage the retention of the most promising novice teachers, and to add to their knowledge base as professionals. As of January 2022, the Carlston Family Foundation has changed its status to a public charity and its name to Above & Beyond Teaching. The organization is now in need of public funding to both continue and expand its important work. Above & Beyond is generously supported by the Sun Family Foundation, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, and a number of caring individuals. https://abovebeyond.org/