From classrooms to boardrooms, pulpits to prisons, Chuck's career is marked by a unique breadth of experience. He is an accomplished educator, executive leader, former Division 1 student-athlete, and the founder of several successful for-profit and nonprofit corporations. 

 

A dynamic and award-winning leader, Chuck has spent over 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 communities to persevere, or quietly giving what he can to someone in need, Chuck lives by his motto, “Love Each Other.” At every step, his work is fueled by a deep desire to see people grow, heal, and find hope.

As the founder of Allennella Consulting, Chuck now partners with educators, executive leaders, and athletic programs to restore culture, prevent burnout, and build sustainable pathways forward. His work is grounded in deep personal experience and a rare ability to lead with both compassion and clarity. Whether speaking at a conference, training a leadership team, or coaching an educator, Chuck brings insight that inspires action and creates lasting change.

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HE HAS ALSO SERVED AS

• Founder & Executive Director of the Urban Scholastic Center, a celebrated nonprofit impacting hundreds of youth and families each year
   

• Pastor and Prison Ministry Instructor, teaching purpose and resilience in some of society’s most challenging spaces
   

• Teacher and Interventionist, nominated for Teacher of the Year while 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

• Teacher of the Year Nominee – Crossroads Preparatory Academy (2025)

• Delta Award – Donnelly College (2016)

• Reasons To Believe Honoree – KCK Public Schools (2013)

• Buck O’Neil Award – Kansas City Royals (2012)

• Passion Awards – National Christian Foundation (2006–2010)

• Outstanding Student in Education – Kansas State University (1997)

 

Let’s Connect

Chuck welcomes opportunities to speak, consult, or collaborate on initiatives that bring lasting change to individuals, organizations, and communities.
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