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Meet Megan
Hi there! I’m Megan Price, a proud educator, literacy advocate, community leader, and the current Miss Miami 2025. Every hat I wear is rooted in one mission: to ensure every child has access to the transformative power of reading.
I teach fifth grade at James Stephens Elementary, a Title I school in Southwest Florida, where I work every day to close learning gaps, spark curiosity, and build a love for learning in my students. My classroom isn’t just a place to meet benchmarks, it’s a launchpad for possibility.
Before entering education, I earned my bachelor’s degree in Communications from Florida Southern College and worked in corporate marketing as a Strategic Partnerships Manager. That chapter of my life gave me the tools to build lasting relationships, develop meaningful outreach, and think big—skills that now fuel everything I do in and out of the classroom.
I’m currently pursuing my Master of Science in Educational Leadership, with the long-term goal of earning a doctorate and becoming a school principal. I was selected for The School District of Lee County’s Teacher Career Ladder Program, and I’m a graduate of the Hendry County Emerging Leaders Academy. I’ve also served on my school’s Educational Leadership Team and had the honor of representing my district at the 2024 Magnet Schools of America Conference as one of just six educators selected.
In 2020, I launched Literacy Without Limits, a statewide initiative aimed at removing barriers and empowering readers, regardless of background or zip code. Through this initiative, I’ve gathered and donated thousands of books, collaborated with building trades programs and community organizations to construct Community Literacy Hubs, and launched Megan’s Literacy Lab, a YouTube channel where I read children’s books aloud to help foster a love for literacy among children who may not have access at home.
I’ve authored a line of grade-level Summer Learning Workbooks, created Megan’s Literacy Lounge to highlight the joy of being read to, and I’m currently leading the Adopt-a-County Literacy Network to establish Community Literacy Hubs in all 67 Florida counties.
Along the way, I’ve earned certifications and honors that reflect my commitment to growth, innovation, and student success:
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Certified Youth Mental Health First Aider
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Certified Clinical Educator
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Reading Endorsed Florida Educator
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Certified Everglades Literacy Teacher
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Trained in Engineering is Elementary, LEGO Education, and MindUp
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Recognized as a High-Impact Teacher
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Recipient of the $16,000 John I. and Madeleine R. Taeni Scholarship
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Named Community Outreach Employee of the Year at Scotlynn Group
When I’m not teaching, or building libraries, you can find me leading student clubs like Queens of Excellence and Battle of the Books, lobbying on Capitol Hill for Florida agriculture, or working on my goal to visit every Major League Baseball stadium.
I’m a twin, an award-winning corn shucker, and yes, I can spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (and say it backwards, too). But more than anything, I’m a believer in the power of purpose, people, and the written word.
Thanks for stopping by. Whether you’re a fellow educator, a parent, a student, or a community partner, know this: literacy changes lives, and together, we can help every child turn the page to a brighter future.