Episode 46: Dr. Meghan Waldron - Finding Strength & Following Dreams

From lifelong dreamer to academic advisor and entrepreneur, Dr. Megan Waldron has built a life around helping kids thrive. In this inspiring conversation, Megan shares how her love of writing and education led her to create Smart Solutions Tutoring, where she supports children of all ages. A single mom who later blended her family while raising three boys, Megan opens up about the resilience it takes to navigate big transitions and the courage it takes to change career paths to serve others.

Tune in for a heartfelt discussion about following your passions, finding strength within, and encouraging the next generation to dream big.

 

Dr. Meghan's Bio & Contact info: 

Dreamer since birth, Meghan Waldron is excited to take her love of writing and share it with her students ages eight-eighteen. Meghan loves words, and she deeply believes all students have an innate ability to share their story. Through hands-on activities, personal reflection, and honest feedback, Meghan provides students with confidence and excitement about writing. Meghan is also a professional writer providing copy, editing, and revision to local companies and international organizations. Waldron was  fortunate to publish academic papers in 2023 as well.

When Meghan isn't creating new lessons, studying, or writing, she can be found camping or on a mountain somewhere with her sons. Meghan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish and a Masters in the Art of Teaching. She is a certified English teacher, and earned her K12 Administrative Endorsement from James Madison University in 2022; through the program, she completed a 400 hour internship in both the elementary and secondary levels. Meghan worked for almost two decades in K12 education, and she is now in Higher Education serving in an advising capacity and teaching student success courses.

 

Dr. Waldron defended her dissertation, "Identifying Barriers: Analysis of Federal Law Enforcement Social Media and Recruitment Efforts." She received her EdD in Educational Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2024. She is currently pursuing a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Culturally Responsive Leadership.

Smart Solutions Tutoring Website

Dr. Meghan's Positivity Tips:

• What are you feeding yourself? Food is not the only thing we take in on a daily basis- what are you listening to on the radio? Who are you listening to on the phone? What stories do you tell yourself? Be intentional about what you consume.

• Start early. Get up and move. Twenty minutes of intentional exercise each morning is a game changer.

• Put it out in the universe. Write down five things you are thankful for every, single day– even if the only thing you are thankful for is the pen you are using to write. Starting with gratitude sets the tone for the day.