Meghan Novak

Meghan Novak, MA is a Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs College of Education, where she contributes to teacher education programs. With 19 years of experience in early childhood special education, she has served as a childcare center director, preschool classroom teacher, and PBIS/Pyramid Model trainer, blending family communication expertise with innovative practices like Project-Based Learning and IB program development.

• Education: MA in Early Childhood Special Education (University of Colorado Denver, 2008); BA in Human Development and Family Studies with ECE licensure (Colorado State University, 2005)

Her research interests focus on inclusive early childhood pedagogies, including differentiated instruction for special needs students, bilingual education frameworks, and autism support via the SCERTs model. She emphasizes practical training through certifications like TPOT tool use and Pyramid Model Observations.

Notable achievements include piloting the first International Baccalaureate preschool program in her district and earning the District Preschool Special Educator of the Year 2022 award. Her professional activities span curriculum committee work, Child Find team participation, and dual language learner certification.