Megan R. Cornelius, Ed.D.
LEADERSHIP IMPACT & RESULTS
The following highlights represent key leadership initiatives I have led at the school and division level, with a focus on improving instructional practice, strengthening systems, and increasing student achievement.


Featured: Superintendent Perspective on My Leadership
Literacy & Instructional Leadership
Led division-wide transition to a structured literacy model grounded in the science of reading
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Modified literacy block expectations to include Tier 1 supports for students with dyslexia
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Led implementation of decodable reading assessments
Professional Contribution
Published author in Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership- When Tragedy Strikes: Lessons in School Leadership.
Assessment & Curriculum Systems
Directed multiple curriculum adoption initiatives, including training and division-wide implementation
Used the Understanding by Design® Framework to train teachers in unpacking standards and designing units, performance assessments, and classroom instruction.
Developed a new elementary and secondary instructional websites which provide easy access to department information and resources for administrators and teachers.
Professional Learning & Capacity Building
Designed and delivered division-wide, school-based, and individualized professional learning with 100% positive feedback
Secured $57,000 in funding and trained 98% of reading teachers in Orton-Gillingham
Program Development & Innovation