Meghan received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and a Master of Science degree in Reading Education from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Meghan joined the High Hopes team in November 2022 after 10 years of professional experience working as an elementary special education teacher in Williamson County Schools. She holds numerous certifications in NY, PA and TN in Reading Literacy, Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Special Education from newborn to 21 years of age. Meghan served as the Special Education Team Lead and Department Chair for her elementary school for 4 years. In this role she managed interventions and services for students, teachers, and support staff. She has served as a New Teacher Mentor as well as a Student Teacher Mentor at her elementary school. She was awarded the Teacher of the Year for her elementary school in 2021-2022. Meghan has extensive experience working with children requiring various levels of support She enjoys collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and has led parents, administrators, therapists, and support staff to develop the best educational plan to support the needs of each child and family. Meghan passionately advocates for everyone, securing the appropriate levels of support, while focusing on individual strengths to ensure that each child thrives and experiences success in reaching their potential.