Chuck taught at the juvenile detention center and everything changed!
He taught in the wealthiest district in Kansas. Then, God moved him back to the inner city.
Chuck returned home and founded an organization that has served thousands of students and families.
Teaching at Lansing Prison reminded him that no life is too far gone to be turned around.
Chuck returned to public education and was nominated Teacher of The Year. Then God turned things around, again.
These roles transformed Chuck's life and prepared him to help reshape yours
In addition to these roles, Chuck has served in ministry for more than 25 years.
About Chuck Allen
Consultant | Educator | Speaker | Turnaround Coach
From classrooms to boardrooms, pulpits to prisons, Chuck's 30-year career reflects a rare breadth of experience. A former Division I student-athlete, accomplished educator, executive leader, and founder of several for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Chuck has proven he is more than a speaker; he is a strategic architect and turnaround strategist.
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Chuck is a turnaround strategist with a proven track record
Chuck has spent nearly three decades empowering students, guiding nonprofits, equipping ministry leaders, and restoring broken systems. His journey, from teaching in elite suburban schools to launching innovative youth programs in under-resourced neighborhoods, has been driven by a simple but powerful purpose: to help people. Whether mentoring kids in juvenile detention, encouraging students in urban schools to persevere, or supporting leaders on the brink of burnout, Chuck’s work is grounded in both compassion and clarity.
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Today, through Allennella Consulting, Chuck partners with educators, executives, pastors, and athletic programs to restore culture, prevent burnout, and build sustainable pathways forward. His leadership is rooted in a proven ability to identify what’s broken, design what works, and turn things around.​
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HE HAS ALSO SERVED AS
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Founder & Executive Director of Help Urban Leaders and the Urban Scholastic Center, a celebrated nonprofit impacting hundreds of youth and families each year.
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Pastor and Prison Ministry Instructor, teaching purpose and resilience in some of society’s most challenging spaces.
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Teacher and Interventionist, nominated for Teacher of the Year while leading and mentoring students in literacy, justice, and leadership.
Chuck holds degrees in Graphic Design and Education from Kansas State University, where he was an award-winning student. He is currently completing a Master of Teaching at the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
AWARDS & HONORS
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Teacher of the Year Nominee – Crossroads Preparatory Academy
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Delta Award – Donnelly College
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Reasons To Believe Honoree – KCK Public Schools
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Buck O’Neil Award – Kansas City Royals
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National Christian Foundation - Top Award-Winner