Alumni spotlight introduction picture of Megan
May. 9, 2025

Name: Megan Prater

Degree: BSED Elementary Education, MEd English Language Learning

Current Role: Magnet Coordinator at CCSD

What are you most proud of from your UNLV experience?

The relationships I built. Hands down. I love that I have friendships from UNLV that still provide that kind of support system. Even for those who have moved out of Las Vegas, we still stay in touch. That sense of community is something I’m really proud of.

Why should alumni stay engaged at UNLV?

Because it keeps us connected to something bigger than ourselves. Alumni engagement is about giving back. We know what it’s like to be in those classrooms, trying to navigate college, our careers, and life. By staying engaged, we get to support the next generation and continue strengthening our field.

Tell us about you as a person!
One of my biggest passions is traveling. In 2018, I made a goal with my now-husband to travel somewhere new every month. Since we work in education, we get three-day weekends often, so we took advantage of those to explore different places. It’s something we’ve continued to do over the years.