October 9, 2024

Meagan Alderton, Board Member for Alexandria City Public Schools, Former Chair

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Meagan Alderton, Board Member for Alexandria City Public Schools, Former Chair

Meagan Alderton

 Board Member for Alexandria City Public Schools, Former Chair

“Integrity over Popularity”


In the latest episode of Community Catalysts, I’m honored to welcome Meagan Alderton, a trailblazing leader in education. As a member and former chair of the Alexandria City Public Schools board, Meagan shares her powerful journey of leadership, shaped by her deep commitment to students and equity. From navigating school capacity issues to managing the complexities of the COVID pandemic, Meagan offers candid insights into leading with integrity during challenging times.


Her calm leadership style and focus on ensuring all voices are heard, particularly those often left out of the conversation, shine through in this episode. You’ll hear how Meagan balances the demands of public service while remaining true to her values. Plus, she opens up about the daunting challenges of being a Black woman in a high-profile leadership role and the realities of navigating identity politics.



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