Meaghan Sill is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the Learning Analytics program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests focus on leveraging educational data analysis to inform evidence-based education policy and promote equity and leadership in K-12 schools. Specifically, she is intrigued by the potential of learning analytics to provide innovative insights into student learning and inform data-driven decision-making. She aims to participate in research that influences education policy using data-driven insights. Through her research, Meaghan aims to contribute to developing policies that empower educators and optimize student learning outcomes, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and effective education system. Before enrolling at Teachers College, Columbia University, Maeghan taught for over a decade in various public, private, and charter schools in the United States and China. She has experience developing curricula according to state standards and teaching philosophies, such as Montessori, Waldorf, and English Immersion programs. These experiences have profoundly influenced her educational philosophy, reinforcing the importance of nurturing children’s interests and innate curiosity while cultivating independence, work ethic, and focus. She earned her B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
