Conversations with Angel Allwood

Today we’d like to introduce you to Angel Allwood.

Hi Angel, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My journey with School Time ABA began inside the classroom. As a Behavior Technician working with students on the autism spectrum, I saw how much support was missing during the school day. Many children in need of ABA therapy either didn’t receive it or only had it after school hours when they were already exhausted, leaving their school-day struggles unaddressed.

The turning point came when a superintendent visited my classroom during a difficult day. When I mentioned ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) as a solution, he asked, “What is ABA?” That moment revealed a clear gap between education and behavioral science and inspired me to create a bridge between the two.

From that vision, School Time ABA was created to bring ABA directly into schools. I began building a model where BCBAs and Behavior Technicians work alongside teachers to provide real-time behavioral support and collaboration. Today, School Time ABA is building toward a mission-driven organization that helps students succeed academically and behaviorally where they learn.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Overall, I would say every struggle has been necessary. Each obstacle I’ve faced has taught me something I needed to learn, and for that, I’m grateful. I made the decision to leave my full time job, which was my financial security, to focus on building School Time ABA. I now work harder and longer for myself, driven by the belief that the return will come in due time. This journey is the complete opposite of what I was accustomed to as an employee, but I understand that this road isn’t meant to be smooth. If it were, everyone would take it. Knowing that the bumps I’m facing today will help create a smoother path for the children coming behind me makes every challenge worth it.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’ve always believed that my work must align with my purpose, and my purpose begins at home. I’m a wife and mother of three, and our oldest son has autism. When my son was one, he was hospitalized, and a doctor asked me, “If he doesn’t talk, how can you understand him?” That question sparked something within me. It inspired me to write a children’s book entitled “As Long As Mommy Understands”, which I later shared with schools to teach children that being different is not something to be ashamed of but rather what makes us unique.

Since that moment, I’ve devoted my life to helping children in every capacity whether as a mentor, children’s author, behavioral technician, paraprofessional, or even my own son’s therapist. Through it all, I’ve remained an advocate and a voice for children who deserve to be understood and supported. I know that everything I’ve ever done that was great, the credit is to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ so I’m not proud, but honestly thankful.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
Wow, I didn’t expect this to be the next question but as I previously stated, I have to give credit to God. He has orchestrated my life and continues to guide me on the path that I’m taking. He has blessed me with a supportive Husband, three beautiful children, parents, siblings, friends and family members that totally help and support my business. My son is twelve now, but looking back, if he didn’t get sick 11 years ago, I wouldn’t be filling out this questionnaire today (He’s totally healthy now, thank God). Everyone and everything plays a vital role in the outcome of life being a success so that none of us can take credit, but instead, see that our Creator has such a purpose for us all and all credit goes to Him.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.schooltimeaba.com