Meg Quinn

Meg Quinn

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at National Louis University.

I was born and raised within the city limits of Chicago, where I was a student in the public schools system. This aspect of my life has steered my future in the direction of a teaching profession, with a drive for inner-city education reform. While my degree has provided me with an abundance of classroom experience, I am interested in exploring other realms within the education sector as well, such as research in anti-racist education and restorative justice, technology-based curriculum development. I blend creativity, strategic thinking, and attention to detail in every project, crafting a meaningful and personalized educational experience for my students.

My passion for teaching began at the ripe age of two years old when I entered my first classroom – my mother’s. I have three strong female teachers in my family, and for as long as I can remember, I have aspired to join them in this career. Since those first memories, I have developed several other passions that compliment teaching well including, but not limited to: traveling, inclusivity, and fine arts.

Traveling: I have traveled to 46 of the United States and six countries including Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Spain, and France. Although the sixteen hour car rides seemed impossibly difficult at times, I am incredibly grateful for all of the opportunities I have had to explore the world. All of this exploration has developed my appreciation of diverse voices and experiences, something I hope to bring into my future classroom.

Inclusivity: Growing up with friends and family with disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder has made me the empathetic person I am today. Being in classrooms as both a student and teacher with students with disabilities has made me appreciative of the uniqueness they bring. I have strived to spread this mindset since high school, when I co-founded the Autism Awareness Club, where we raised funds to support students and families with autism spectrum disorder. I hope to instill this sense of compassion in my future students.

Fine Arts: Although I was not personally gifted with an astonishing talent in the fine arts, I am a firm supporter that the fine arts are for all to enjoy. I have been involved in the fine arts for as long as I can remember, beginning with tap dance at age three and eventually evolving into theater production and contemporary dance by age fifteen. The arts have always given me an outlet to express myself and my emotions, something so necessary in a time where mental health is rapidly declining across the world. All children should be given the same opportunities as me, and I hope to provide them as I continue to teach.

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