Megan Smith

Education and Credentials

• Ed.D. in Education, MS in Reading Education, BA in Human and Child Development
• Credentials: Multiple Subject CLAD, Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, Reading Specialist, Administrator, National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy

Megan is a Nationally Board Certified educator who has served in public education for over 20 years. She currently works to increase inclusive practices in Anaheim Elementary School District as a Curriculum Specialist. Megan is Google and Leading Edge certified. She holds a master’s degree in Reading Education, an Administrative Credential, a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Reading Specialist Credential, and an Education Specialist Credential with authorizations in GATE and Assistive Technology. Megan taught in general education, after-school, and RSP programs before developing fully inclusive service delivery models. She works to provide schools and teachers with the tools necessary to successfully include all students in Multi-tiered Systems of Support through positive behavior interventions and supports, collaboration, co-teaching, and Universal Design for Learning.

Megan has been an educator since the age of four, when she sat her friends down in front of a big book and started discussing the Story of the Day. She continued down that career path as a classroom teacher and is now a district-level specialist helping others work towards their career goals as well. Megan and her husband, Ryan, are the parents of three phenomenal children. Megan and her triplet daughters are black belts in Karate. Megan thoroughly enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction novels. She has a passion for the neuroscience of learning and behavior.

Courses Taught

• EDD 742: Mixed Methods Research, Dissertation Reader
• Master’s Courses: EDCE 533: SEL Core Competencies, EDCM 565: Character Development and Instruction, EDCE 541: Mental Health Issues in Today’s Schools

Areas of Expertise

• Inclusive Practices, Special Education, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Science of Reading, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Education, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support, Universal Design for Learning