Meagan VanDeventer
Principal
Meagan joined the World Academy community in 2022 as Assistant Principal and is excited to begin her fourth year serving as Principal. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Roberts Wesleyan College, with a strong emphasis in psychology, along with K–12 Teaching Certification, English Learner Authorization, and Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certification. She earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership, graduating summa cum laude from American Public University. With more than 14 years of teaching and educational leadership experience in New York, California, and New Hampshire, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a student-centered approach to her work.
Meagan grew up in, and currently lives in Manchester, New Hampshire, with her husband, Randy, and their two children, Jack and Lucy, who attend World Academy. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, creating art, and running. Driven by a passion for cultural learning and service, she has studied abroad in Italy and volunteered in Uganda, gaining global perspectives while contributing to community projects focused on sustainable agriculture, clean water access, and energy-efficient cooking solutions.
As a dedicated educator and leader, Meagan is passionate about supporting the whole child and believes in empowering students to take risks, persevere through challenges, and continue to learn through a growth mindset. She is committed to fostering a school community where academic excellence is balanced with character development and a strong sense of belonging. Through meaningful partnerships with families, staff, and the broader community, she strives to ensure that every child feels empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Meagan is also committed to developing student leadership and creating authentic opportunities for students to make a positive impact beyond the classroom. Through her work with Student Government, she has helped expand community outreach initiatives, including the annual food drive, partnerships with organizations such as the Browne Center, and service-learning experiences that encourage students to become compassionate, engaged citizens. She is passionate about helping students discover their voice as leaders and has supported their growth through leadership opportunities, including participation in the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS), empowering students to build confidence, collaborate with others, and make meaningful contributions within their school and community.
Meagan looks forward to continuing to build strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, and the greater community in support of ‘whole child’ development. Together, we will foster a love of learning, curiosity, and academic excellence while empowering every student to embody what it means to be a NorthStar by demonstrating respect, responsibility, honesty, safety, and resilience. These shared values help create a positive, inclusive school community where every child is supported to learn, grow, and thrive. We are so thankful to have her do her amazing work as our Principal, once again!!!