Hi there! My name is Meghan LeRoux. I am a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a BA in History-Secondary Education, Minor in Music, the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a MA in Curriculum & Instruction with a Urban Education/Social Studies emphasis, and an Ed.S. in Educational Administration through the University of Northern Colorado. I am a certified 5th through 12th grade Social Studies teacher. I have been trained to teach Advanced Placement U.S. History as well as International Baccalaureate MYP Individuals & Societies classes. 

I currently teach IB MYP 7th & 8th grade World History and U.S. History in Colorado Springs, CO. I have 12 years experience teaching all grades K through 12th. I have taught classes such as Music, Social Studies, Newsletter, Life Skills, and even religion, in Catholic, urban public charter, and urban public schools. My experience also includes giving flute and piano lessons to students in K-8th grade. As a K-12 teacher I have had extensive experience writing Social Studies curriculum for individual schools and school districts. This includes making sure that the curriculum was aligned through grades K-12 to ensure that all standards were met. I also have had students compete in the National History Day competition since 2008, in which I have had several students make it to the State level. 

My philosophy behind teaching is that every student deserves an equitable education that pushes them to succeed. I also believe that students should have a say in their education since they are the main stakeholder. Students should be met where they are academically, asked of their goals, and then devise a plan with the teacher to help the student reach those goals and feel successful. Academic honesty is something that is very important to me and I believe that students need to struggle in order to grow. My classes are never easy, but they are always fun. I want my students to know that I care about them and I want them to feel comfortable with myself and their peers. I want learners to feel empowered, think critically, and realize that they can make a difference in the world around them.

Personally speaking, I am married to an Army veteran and we have two sons. Although history and education are my passions, I also really enjoy watching and playing baseball/softball. Music is also a passion of mine and I try to infuse it in everything I do. I am an amateur baker and have been playing around with making gluten-free and lactose-free baked goods. I love reading, especially history, education, and anti-racist literature although I'm trying to branch out into other genres; I'm always trying to learn more and grow. I am trying to learn and practice hand lettering because it's pretty and makes me happy. I also love travelling.