Megan Flaherty

Megan Flaherty is an accomplished educational leader with more than 15 years of experience spanning special education, restorative practices, and school administration. She currently serves as an Assistant Principal with the Penn-Trafford School District, where she supports a high school building alongside the principal and a fellow assistant principal. In this role, Megan focuses on student communication and behavior management, classroom observation and teacher support, placement and truancy oversight, and maintaining a strong daily presence in hallways and classrooms to ensure both students and staff feel supported.

Megan began her career as a special education teacher, inspired by her early experiences supporting a family member with autism. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University and a master’s degree in education, she gained experience as a long-term substitute and educator in Virginia before returning to the Pittsburgh area. She spent nearly a decade working exclusively with students with disabilities, including nine and a half years at Pressley Ridge, where she supervised programs across three school districts, led a team of 22 staff members, and implemented academic and behavioral systems aligned with district goals. She later transitioned into public-school leadership at Wilkinsburg School District, continuing her commitment to equity, teacher development, and student-centered systems.

Currently a doctoral candidate at Point Park University, Megan is completing her dissertation on culturally responsive teaching practices for students receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports, with anticipated completion in March. Her professional philosophy centers on restorative practices, honesty, and open communication, with a strong emphasis on understanding the “why” behind student behavior. Outside of work, Megan is a proud single mother to five-year-old twin boys and spends much of her time supporting their activities. She enjoys traveling with her family—especially cruising—and hopes to one day visit Iceland to see the Northern Lights.

• Principal/Leadership Certification

• University of Pittsburgh - M.Ed.