After receiving a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Northwestern State University in 2010, Allison Cointot earned her Master of Science degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2012. Shortly after graduating, she became a part of the faculty at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette as a Mathematic instructor. In 2016, she was trained and certified as an online instructor. Allison has volunteered her time serving on departmental committees, serving on Faculty Senate, and helping make Literary Rally Day a success at the university.