James Meadows

Background

About James Meadows

I am the Founding Dean of Educator Career Pathways at the Washington Education Association (WEA). I lead the development and implementation of innovative programs to support the professional growth and advancement of educators across the state, such as WEA’s Teacher Residency program, the first union-led teacher preparation program in the United States. We’ll transition to the WEA Apprenticeship Residency in Teaching in Fall 2024 pending approval by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.I hold a PhD in Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Washington, and I have extensive expertise in systems design and strategy, higher education, conflict resolution, curriculum design, and policy analysis. I have contributed to multiple publications and presentations on these topics, and I am passionate about empowering educators to pursue their career goals and aspirations, and creating more equitable pathways into the teaching profession that remove barriers. I collaborate with various stakeholders, partners, and policymakers to advocate for the interests and needs of educators and students, and to promote quality and diversity in education.