Meghan M. Hargrave
Education Consultant - Meghan M. Hargrave, LLC
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Meghan Hargrave is a nationally recognized educator, consultant, and author known for her work connecting literacy, instructional practice, and artificial intelligence in education. She supports school systems, education-adjacent organizations, and universities internationally in designing practical, responsible approaches to AI integration that prioritize learning, thinking, and equity. Her work is grounded in the belief that AI should enhance the quality of education, not simply increase efficiency, and she focuses on strategies educators and families can use right away. As a bestselling author of multiple titles on AI in education, she brings both classroom-rooted experience and a practitioner’s perspective to conversations about technology and learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Consultant
Meghan M. Hargrave, LLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
09.2019 - Current
- Lead a successful independent education consultancy partnering with hundreds of schools, districts, universities, and organizations worldwide
- Support schools and districts in integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning in ways that strengthen student thinking and instructional decision-making
- Advise school systems on curriculum implementation, instructional improvement, literacy development, and coherent K–12 learning design
- Author bestselling professional books including The Artificial Intelligence Playbook (2nd ed.) and Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically and Responsibly (Corwin), written in collaboration with leading education experts including Sal Khan, Doug Fisher, and Nancy Frey
- Develop frameworks, tools, and classroom-ready resources used globally to support effective teaching practices
- Deliver keynote presentations and professional learning at nationally and internationally recognized conferences and institutes
- Design and facilitate professional learning experiences for educators and leaders focused on research-aligned instruction and practical classroom application
- Collaborate with leading researchers, authors, and organizations to design field-based professional learning and instructional supports
- Partner with colleges of education at nationally recognized universities, including San Diego State University and Rutgers University, to support large-scale AI integration initiatives
- Earn recognition for translating research into practical, teacher-facing strategies that can be implemented immediately in classrooms and systems
Senior Staff Developer
Columbia University's Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project
New York, New York
06.2013 - 09.2019
- Led daily professional development supporting global literacy in K–8 education
- Supported teachers, coaches, administrators, and districts through hands-on and in-classroom coaching sessions
- Worked closely with school and district administration to strategize and implement curriculum and instructional best practices
- Taught advanced sections of week-long professional development institutes (800+ attendees) at domestic and international locations
- Researched and presented original material to colleagues during regular think tank sessions
- Facilitated a professional coaching course serving more than 500 literacy coaches nationwide
- Was nominated to represent TCRWP as lead presenter at Advanced Institudes, Home Grown Institutes and Heinemann Units of Study Days
- Taught alongside professors at Columbia University's Teachers College to support pre-service teachers as a supervisor and TA
- Served as a contributing author of TCRWP Reading and Writing Units of Study curriculum for grades K–8 (Heinemann)
- Was a founding member of the TCRWP digital think tank at Columbia University
Classroom Teacher
The Skokie School
Winnetka, Illinois
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Lead Teacher for fifth grade literacy team
- Member of Winnetka District 36 Language Arts Committee
- Selected to present parent workshops on timely topics
- Piloted and implemented new curriculum in reading, writing and math
- Published articles for district-wide communication documents
- Lab-site classroom host and mentor
Education
Master of Elementary Education -
Loyola Univeristy
Chicago, Illinois05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Business Administration
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana05.2005
Skills
- Systems Thinking for K–12 Instructional Improvement
- Strategic Thought Partnership with Schools and Leaders
- Professional Learning Design and Facilitation
- Curriculum Review and Implementation Leadership
- Responsible AI Integration in Education
- Translating Research into Classroom Practice
- Data-Informed Instructional Decision Making
- Cross-Team and Cross-Role Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Maintains an active professional social media presence reaching over 5,000 educators, leaders, and education professionals, where she shares practical strategies, tools, and insights related to teaching, learning, and AI.
- Invited speaker for international education organizations including the Near East South Asia Council of Schools (NESA) and the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS).
- Published multiple articles on artificial intelligence in education in widely recognized professional publications, including Educational Leadership.
- Selected to present for large international audiences, including keynote and featured sessions on AI for groups of 500+ educators.
Timeline
Educational Consultant
Meghan M. Hargrave, LLC
09.2019 - Current
Senior Staff Developer
Columbia University's Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project
06.2013 - 09.2019
Classroom Teacher
The Skokie School
08.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Elementary Education -
Loyola Univeristy
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Business Administration
Saint Mary's College