Iowa Department of Education
Eden Sexton is an accomplished educator with extensive experience in English Language Arts instruction and educational program consulting. Currently serving as an ESSA Education Program Consultant with the Iowa Department of Education since June 2025, Eden focuses on supporting schools in implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to enhance equity and improve student outcomes. Prior to this role, Eden worked as an instructional coach and secondary ELA instructor at Southeast Polk Community School District, where responsibilities included professional development, curriculum design, and data analysis. Eden's career also includes teaching positions at Ankeny Community School District, Van Meter Community Schools, and Loudoun County Public Schools, emphasizing differentiated instruction and effective use of technology in the classroom. Eden holds a MSE in Teacher Effectiveness and a 5-12 Reading Endorsement from Drake University, as well as a degree in English Education from the University of Northern Iowa.
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Iowa Department of Education
The Iowa Department of Education works with the Iowa State Board of Education to provide support, supervision, and oversight for the state education system that includes public elementary and secondary schools, nonpublic schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges, and teacher preparation programs.