Bio: 

Meghan has 13 years of experience working with students with disabilities across various needs. She graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Media Arts and Design and quickly found she had missed her calling working with students with disabilities while substituting and working as an instructional assistant. Meghan obtained her Master of Education in Special Education, General, and an Endorsement in Severe Disabilities from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Meghan spent 12 years in the classroom before joining the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU. Since then, she has enjoyed coaching teachers on following best practices in the classroom to better support their students across the state. Meghan is also a member of two VDOE statewide projects: The Assistive Technology Network and the I’m Determined Project. Through the AT Network, she has supported school divisions in developing a deeper understanding of AT across the state. As a part of the I’m Determined Project, Meghan has helped youth with disabilities develop self-advocacy skills and coached teachers on how to support self-determination skill development in their classrooms, schools, and divisions. Inclusion is of the utmost importance to Meghan, and she is excited to help professionals, families, and students in the area utilize Assistive Technology to provide access in all environments.

Professional Experience:

• Program Specialist in Assistive Technology and Intellectual Disabilities, VDOE's Training and Technical

• Assistance Center at VCU (2022-current)

• Teacher Special Education, Henrico County Public Schools (2019-2022)

• Learning Support Specialist, Branksome Hall Asia (2017-2019)

• Teacher Special Education, Henrico County Public Schools (2011-2017)

Partnership Projects:

• VCU T/TAC

• I'm Determined

• AT Network

Expertise Areas:

• Assistive Technology

• Intellectual Disabilities

Education:

• Virginia Commonwealth University; Masters in Education: Special Education,

  • General and an endorsement in Severe Disabilities

• James Madison University; Bachelors of Arts in Interactive Media

Certifications and Licensure:

•  Virginia Teaching License in K-12 Special Education, General and Severe Disabilities

Professional Affiliations:

• CEC
• CEC DCDT

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