WATERLOO, IOWA— Waterloo Schools has named Megan Allen the director of special education, pending approval by the Waterloo Schools Board of Directors. Allen is currently the special education coordinator for Waterloo Schools, a position she has held since 2020. In that role, she has directed the work of instructional coaches and behavior support specialists throughout the district, designed and delivered professional development for instructional strategists, and coordinated the administration of Iowa’s Alternate Assessments.
Prior to her current role, Allen has served Waterloo Schools as a special education instructional coach, a comprehensive intervention model coach, and an instructional strategist at Lincoln Elementary School.
“I am thankful and honored for the opportunity to serve the students, families, community, and staff of Waterloo Schools in this new role,” said Allen. “There are great things happening in Special Education and I couldn’t be more excited to continue our momentum.”
Allen holds an advanced studies certificate with a focus on principalship in the area of Pre-K – 12 supervisor of special education from the University of Northern Iowa. She also holds an advanced students certificate in literacy intervention, and an endorsement in special education consulting. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa in 2009 and her Masters of Arts degree as an instructional strategist in 2015 from Sioux City’s Morningside University.
“Megan has worked her way up in our system as a teacher, coach, coordinator, and now director,” said Waterloo Schools superintendent Dr. Jared Smith. “She has worked hard to earn the trust and respect of our employees, while also demonstrating the skills and knowledge needed to lead the special education department for years to come.”
Waterloo Schools Mission
The Waterloo Schools community commits to a comprehensive system of education and support to assure that each and every student will graduate prepared for college, career, and citizenship as evidenced by continuing education, pursuing a career path, and contributing to a community.
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