Blackburn College is proud to announce the appointment of Megan Hutchens, a dedicated and student-centered educator, to its faculty. With over 15 years of experience in physical education, health curriculum development, and athletic program leadership, Hutchens brings a deep passion for cultivating lifelong wellness and preparing the next generation of educators.
Hutchens earned a Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical Education from the University of South Carolina–Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a four-year scholarship athlete and member of the UNC Varsity Swim Team.
Since 2013, Hutchens has served as a middle school Physical Education Teacher and Girls Athletic Coordinator in Fort Settlement Middle School (Sugar Land, TX), where she also leads the PE/Health department. She has also served as Assistant Principal and Dean of Discipline at Harmony School of Science, where she oversaw school safety, managed academic support systems, and coordinated extracurricular activities. Her earlier roles include positions as an Athletic Director and PE teacher in both private and charter schools, where she developed athletic budgets, hired coaches, and organized health and wellness events for students in grades PK through 8.
Hutchens believes that physical educators play a vital role in students’ development, and she encourages teamwork, goal-setting and the cultivation of leadership skills in every class. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusion, engagement, and the lifelong benefits of fitness and wellness.
Her goal is to mentor aspiring teachers in evidence-based practices and help them build inclusive, active learning environments that prioritize both academic and physical wellness.