Meghan Barrios, M.Ed.
About Meghan Barrios, M.Ed.
Meghan Barrios, M.Ed., serves as a PDIS Specialist at Great Minds and has extensive experience in educational leadership and curriculum development. She has held various roles in different educational institutions, including Interim Head of School at Hebrew Public and K-7 Mathematics Coach at Orange Twp Board of Education.
Current Role at Great Minds
Meghan Barrios serves as a PDIS Specialist at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on professional development and instructional support for educators in the Greater New York City Area. Her expertise in curriculum design and educational leadership contributes to the organization's mission of providing high-quality educational resources.
Previous Experience at Hebrew Public
Meghan Barrios worked at Hebrew Public as the Interim Head of School from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing school operations and implementing educational strategies. Prior to this role, she served as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Mathematics from 2016 to 2019, where she focused on enhancing the mathematics curriculum across the organization.
Educational Background
Meghan Barrios holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Seton Hall University, which she completed from 2003 to 2005. She also achieved Principal Certification in Educational Leadership and Administration from NJ EXCEL (FEA) in 2012. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from King's College between 1999 and 2003.
Teaching and Coaching Experience
Meghan Barrios has extensive teaching and coaching experience in various educational settings. She served as a 6th Grade Teacher at Orange Twp Board of Education from 2007 to 2008 and later as a K-7 Mathematics Coach from 2008 to 2012. She also worked as a 4th Grade Teacher at Lady Liberty Charter School from 2005 to 2007 and as a K-5 Mathematics Coach at Cranford Public School District from 2012 to 2014.
Leadership Roles in Education
In addition to her teaching roles, Meghan Barrios has held leadership positions in education. She was a New Leaders Resident Principal at New Leaders Org from 2014 to 2015 and served as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Roseville Community Charter School from 2014 to 2016. These roles involved developing and implementing educational programs and supporting teachers in their professional growth.