Heather M. Meston
About Heather M. Meston
Heather M. Meston is an Educational Researcher and Course Instructor at Vanderbilt Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee, with extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, and educational research.
Company
Heather M. Meston currently holds dual roles at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee. At Vanderbilt University, she serves as an Educational Researcher, where she focuses on exploring the intersection of teacher learning, student agency, and classroom dialogue. At Vanderbilt Peabody College, she serves as a Course Instructor, teaching courses like Literacy Development.
Title
Heather M. Meston is an Educational Researcher and Course Instructor. She is involved in research and teaching roles at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Peabody College, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Heather M. Meston holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Teaching and Learning from Vanderbilt University, achieved in 2023. She also earned a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Elementary Education and Teaching from Vanderbilt University in 2012. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Instructional Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2015. Meston's foundational education includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Yale University, obtained in 2010.
Background
Heather M. Meston has a diverse background in both academia and professional education. She has held various positions, including Graduate Teaching Fellow, Graduate Teaching Assistant, and Head Research Assistant. Professionally, she has worked as a Content Creator for Newsela, a Curriculum Writer for Amplify Education, and a Literacy Coach for the Tennessee Department of Education. She has also taught middle school students for six years at Metro Nashville Public Schools.
Achievements
Heather M. Meston has received National Board Certification and Nashville's Blue Ribbon Teacher Award. She has made significant contributions, such as developing and implementing graduate course content on literacy development at Vanderbilt University. Additionally, she has facilitated opportunities for middle grades students to work with community stakeholders to effect change.