Eden Sexton

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.