Meghann has over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with a variety of spoken and written language disorders and executive function challenges. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English Literature, with a concentration in creative writing, from Skidmore College. Meghann attained her Master’s of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology along with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Institute of Health Professions. Additionally, she has completed workshops in mindfulness and meditation for children and teenagers. She has clinical experience in the private school, hospital, private practice, and public school settings in the greater Boston area.

 

Meghann has a particular passion for working with high school and college-age students who struggle with executive functions, emotional regulation, social pragmatics, writing, and literacy. She believes her own educational experiences provide her with a unique ability to develop students’ communication abilities, particularly in writing. With her colleagues, she has designed materials and workshops for educators and parents that focus on strategies to break down assignments and build up self-esteem so that all students can experience success and live happier lives. She brings an upbeat and compassionate style to her work and is able to foster meaningful connections with each of her students.

 

“I often joke with my students that I myself am a ‘reformed procrastinator’ and this is how I am able to relate to the difficulties that many of them experience. Mutual trust, respect, and compassion are at the core of my work with each person, as well as a lot of humor!”

— Meghann Ridley, Founder of Learning Beyond Limits