Megan McCarter

Megan McCarter is an accomplished educator and administrator with extensive experience in school leadership. She served as the principal of Scott Elementary School in Portland, Oregon from July 2018 to June 2021.3 During her tenure at Scott, she implemented innovative approaches to connect with students, including using TikTok and creating daily morning video messages.2

Career Highlights

Education Leadership:

• Currently serves as Chief Academic Officer at Northwest Regional Education Service District (since July 2022)3
• Executive Director of Instructional Services at Northwest Regional Education Service District (July 2021 - July 2022)3
• Principal at Scott Elementary School, Portland Public Schools (July 2018 - June 2021)3
• Co-Principal and Assistant Principal at Dewey School of Excellence, Chicago Public Schools (July 2013 - June 2018)3

Teaching Experience:

• Math Teacher and Department Head at Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy (August 2008 - June 2013)3
• Math Content Team Leader for Teach for America (September 2011 - June 2012)3

Educational Background

Megan McCarter has a strong academic foundation:

• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with minors in Spanish and Studio Art from Pomona College13
• Master of Education in School Building Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University13
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education from National-Louis University3
• Doctor of Education (EdD) from National Louis University3

Achievements

During her time as an administrator, Megan McCarter has demonstrated a track record of improving student performance and school operations:

• At Dewey School of Excellence, she helped lead the school from being the third lowest performing in Illinois to among the top 15% in Chicago in three years1
• Implemented strategies that increased student attendance from 89% to 96.5% in 1.5 years13
• Developed after-school programs providing enrichment opportunities for over 70% of students3
• Increased the percentage of students reading on-grade level by 10.5% in just 5 months through the implementation of the Level Literacy Intervention program3

Megan McCarter is known for her innovative approach to education and her ability to connect with students using modern technology and creative methods.2