Maia S. Merin
About Maia S. Merin
Maia S. Merin serves as the Associate Director of Coaching Performance at Great Minds, where she focuses on enhancing teacher development. With extensive experience in education, she has held various roles, including Program Director at NAATE and Director of Clinical Faculty at Johns Hopkins University.
Current Role at Great Minds
Maia S. Merin serves as the Associate Director of Coaching Performance at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing coaching strategies to improve educational outcomes. Her responsibilities include overseeing coaching initiatives and supporting educators in their professional development.
Previous Experience in Education
Before her current role, Maia S. Merin worked at Great Minds as the National Director of Professional Development for Humanities from 2020 to 2024. She also held various positions in educational institutions, including Director of Clinical Faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Education from 2018 to 2020, and Program Director at the National Academy of Advanced Teacher Education from 2014 to 2018.
Teaching Background
Maia S. Merin has extensive teaching experience, having worked as a teacher at the NYC Department of Education from 2003 to 2009. Additionally, she has served as adjunct faculty at multiple institutions, including Montclair State University, The New School, Pratt Institute, and New York University, contributing to the education of future teachers.
Educational Qualifications
Maia S. Merin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Teaching and Learning from New York University, which she completed from 2009 to 2014. She also earned a Master of Arts in Social Studies Education from Brooklyn College and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Wesleyan University. Currently, she is studying American History at the University of Cambridge.
Professional Development Initiatives
Throughout her career, Maia S. Merin has designed and led workshops focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the National Academy of Advanced Teacher Education. She has also prepared teachers to implement the Wit & Wisdom curriculum as part of her role at Great Minds, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing educational practices.