MEGAN STOREY HALLAM
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior School Administrator with a proven track record in independent school leadership and fostering educational excellence. Expertise in balancing long-term strategic initiatives with the daily management of educational programs, ensuring both immediate and future success. Recognized as an innovative thought leader and facilitator within national and state professional education groups, driving impactful change and collaboration across the sector. Committed to enhancing student outcomes through effective leadership and a forward-thinking approach to education.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Student Success and Wellness
Francis Parker School
07.2022 - Current
- Member of the Senior Leadership team, providing stewardship to admissions, advancement, educational programs and strategic direction initiatives
- Deliver presentations to the Board of Trustees, Parents Association Board, and the Grandparent Council
- Support advancement and admissions activities in the community
- Develop and implement all programs and policies related to special education, counseling, school psychology, and health services
- Prior to expanded senior leadership structure, provided supervision and leadership to the department of Belonging and the Math and Literacy coaching team
- Supervise a team of counselors, special educators, and nurses across a multi-campus PK-12 school environment
- Facilitate data reviews for measures of educational progress across divisions
- Responsible for selecting, conducting and analyzing school-wide surveys, equity audits and program evaluations
- Lead faculty professional development and parent seminars to enhance community engagement and support student wellness
- Oversee budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact on student outcomes
- Liaison with state and local Departments of Education and Health
Adjunct Lecturer
University of San Diego
01.2026 - Current
- Teach advanced counseling diagnosis and treatment course for master’s-level students in counseling program
- Design course materials in alignment with program learning outcomes and departmental standards
- Supervise field experience for second year students completing school internships
Director of Student Support Services
Léman Manhattan Prep School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Supervised a team of psychologists, counselors, special educators, and nurses in a PK-12 boarding school environment
- Led all programs related to special education, counseling, school psychology, and health services
- Served as supervisory school psychologist, evaluating students’ eligibility and conducting meetings with families and teachers
- Facilitated Student Support and Grade Level Leader teams, guiding these multidisciplinary teams in reviewing student concerns and implementing targeted support strategies
- Conducted school-wide surveys, equity audits and program evaluations
- Managed crisis response protocols by collaborating with campus safety and emergency response teams, ensuring timely assistance for students in distress
- Delivered professional development workshops for staff focusing on best practices in student support services delivery
School Psychology and Leadership Positions
Various
08.2013 - 08.2018
Washington International School 8/2016-7/2018
Marymount International School, Rome 8/2013-6/2016
Senior Research Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania
09.1997 - 08.2001
- Designed and coordinated biannual assessments of children aged 3-12 for a longitudinal NIH funded study of child growth and development
- Coordinated program management and supervised employees and work-study students to ensure project goals were met
- Developed grant proposals and processed IRB applications to secure funding and compliance for research activities
- Managed extensive database and conducted data analyses using statistical software to support research findings
- After August 2001, continued as a collaborator, responsible for literature reviews, data management and statistical analyses in the context of developing publications until August 2011
Education
Ed.D - Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership
College of William & Mary
05-2021
Ed.S - School Psychology
College of William & Mary
05-2004
MS - Psychology
Villanova University
05-2000
BA - Psychology
Rowan University
01-1996
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Legal compliance
- Student engagement
- Staff development
- Multicultural competence
- Relationship building and networking
Affiliations
- California Association of School Psychologists (CASP): Serve on two state level committees (Legislative and Mental Wellness), meet with legislators for CASP Legislative Days and review conference proposals (2024-present)
- San Diego County Association of School Psychologists (SANDCASP): Current President, Board Member since 2024
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Mental Health, Wellness and Well-Being Group Facilitator (2024-present)
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Mentor: Volunteer as a mentor for early career school psychologists (member since 2004, mentor role 2023-present)
Certification
- NCSP NATIONALY CERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
- CO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
- CA SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
University of San Diego
01.2026 - Current
Head of Student Success and Wellness
Francis Parker School
07.2022 - Current
Director of Student Support Services
Léman Manhattan Prep School
08.2018 - 06.2022
School Psychology and Leadership Positions
Various
08.2013 - 08.2018
Senior Research Coordinator
University of Pennsylvania
09.1997 - 08.2001
BA - Psychology
Rowan University
MS - Psychology
Villanova University
Ed.S - School Psychology
College of William & Mary
Ed.D - Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership
College of William & Mary
PUBLICATIONS
- Author: Hallam, M. S. (2026, September). What Happened When My School Locked Cell Phones. Communique, 55(1), 34–35.
- Like No Other School Year: 2020, COVID-19 and the Growth of Online Learning by Pamela Livingston Gaudet. Author/Contributor to Chapter 7: Online Learning and Teachers.
- Author: Reimagining Education in a Pandemic: Reflections from the Field. Wrens Nest, October 2, 2020
- Author: Reimagining Education in a Pandemic: A Call to Action. Wrens Nest, October 16, 2020
- Faith MS, Storey M, Kral TV, Pietrobelli, A. The Feeding Demands Questionnaire (FEEDS): Assessment of parental demand cognitions concerning parent-child feeding relations. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2008 Apr; 108 (4):624-63.
- Faith MS, Berkowitz RI, Stallings VA, Kerns, J, Storey M, Stunkard, AJ. Eating in the Absence of Hunger: a gender-related genetic marker for obesity? Obesity. 2006 Jan; 14 (1):131-138.
- Faith MS, Berkowitz RI, Stallings VA, Kerns, J, Storey M, Stunkard, AJ. Parental Feeding Attitudes and Styles and Child Body Mass Index: Prospective Analysis of a Gene-by-Environment Interaction. Pediatrics. 2004 Oct; 114(4):429-436.
PRESENTATIONS
- Accepted: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Thrive Conference: Stronger Together: Creating Interschool Counseling SURGE Teams for Crisis Response, scheduled for March 4, 2027
- California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) Convention: School Wellness Centers, October 2026
- Webinar Panelist: How do psychologists, teachers, and parents work together? Parallel Learning December 7, 2022
- Webinar Presenter: Lessons from the Pandemic: Advancing Education through Technology. College of William and Mary, School of Education, November 18, 2020
- Podcast Presenter: Amplifying Optimism in Education. December 2020
- Podcast Presenter: Amplifying Optimism in Education. January 2022
- Conference Presenter: “Best Practices for Supporting Students with Disabilities in International Schools” Rome International School Association, Rome Italy, Conference, March 2013
AWARDS
Top Women Leaders in Education for 2026: Women We Admire , June 2026
Women of Impact, Honorable Mention: California Legislature Assembly (77th District). March 2026
2025 Ross Zatlin Mentorship Award: SANDCASP, May 2025
Celebrating Women Awards, Finalist for Education Division: San Diego Magazine, November 2025