Megan Edwards
About Megan Edwards
Megan Edwards is an Implementation Leader in Humanities at Great Minds, with a background in educational leadership and curriculum development. She has held various roles in organizations such as Teach for America and KIPP St. Louis, contributing to educational initiatives over more than a decade.
Current Role at Great Minds
Megan Edwards serves as the Implementation Leader for Humanities at Great Minds. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she focuses on enhancing the implementation of humanities curricula, ensuring that educational standards are met and that teachers are supported in delivering effective instruction.
Previous Experience at Teach For America
Megan Edwards worked at Teach For America in multiple capacities. She was a Corps Member from 2009 to 2011 in Eastern North Carolina, where she contributed to educational initiatives. Additionally, she served as a Summer Institute School Director from 2012 to 2013 in the Chicago Institute, and as a Corps Member Advisor from 2011 to 2012 in Chicago and Delta Institutes.
Experience at KIPP St. Louis
Megan Edwards held several positions at KIPP St. Louis. She was the Director of Curriculum and Assessment from 2014 to 2020, overseeing curriculum development and assessment strategies. Following this, she served as the Academic Director for K-8 Humanities from 2020 to 2021, focusing on academic leadership and curriculum implementation.
Consulting Role at Washington University in St. Louis
Megan Edwards worked as a Consultant for the Institute for School Partnership's MySci Program at Washington University in St. Louis from 2014 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to the development and implementation of science education initiatives aimed at improving student learning outcomes.
Education Background
Megan Edwards studied at Hingham High School before attending Denison University, where she achieved a degree in History. Her educational background has informed her approach to curriculum development and educational leadership.