Megan R Barrett, Ed

Megan R. Barrett, M.Ed., is currently a special education teacher for grades 6-8 at Ankeney Middle School in Beavercreek, Ohio. Megan's 9 years of teaching experience have come in both general and special education classrooms across elementary and middle school settings. Along with assistance from Jennifer M. Schmidt, Ms. Barrett piloted the PEERspective model, as well as created and implemented a social skills class curriculum at the middle school level. This program has been used the past...See more

Megan R. Barrett, M.Ed., is currently a special education teacher for grades 6-8 at Ankeney Middle School in Beavercreek, Ohio. Megan's 9 years of teaching experience have come in both general and special education classrooms across elementary and middle school settings. Along with assistance from Jennifer M. Schmidt, Ms. Barrett piloted the PEERspective model, as well as created and implemented a social skills class curriculum at the middle school level. This program has been used the past three years at Ankeney Middle School. The class is designed to help students with autism and other communication needs be successful throughout their day. As an enthusiastic educator, Megan has presented the PEERspective program at several conferences focusing on autism and collaboration as it relates to special education. Megan was recently recognized as Beavercreek City Schools 2019 Teacher of the Year and continues to be an active member of Beavercreek City Schools' Autism Coalition Team. As a way of educating her peers and colleagues, along with supporting students with various learning needs, Megan presents at local universities in order to help fellow teachers find success in helping students with autism and other behavior issues through use of the PEERspective model. See less