Melody Arabo
Building partnerships, scaling programs, & designing learning that lasts. Adjunct Professor, EdReports Alum, U.S. Dept. of Ed Teacher Ambassador Fellow, 2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year.
- Role
- Adjunct Professor at Emporia State University
- Location
- West Bloomfield Township, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melody Arabo
Melody Arabo is a mission-driven leader with 20+ years of experience in leading…
Experience
Adjunct Professor
Jun 2025 — Present
Facilitating the ED868 Teacher as Leader graduate-level course asynchronously through Canvas to build leadership capacity among Master of Education students.• Stakeholder Engagement: Supported graduate students in developing leadership skills that extend beyond the classroom, including advocacy, policymaking, and stakeholder collaboration.• Instructional Design: Applied adult learning principles and leveraged Canvas to design an engaging asynchronous learning experience connecting theory with practice.• Content Development: Created modules on advocacy, policy development, data-informed storytelling, and leadership strategies tailored for practicing educators.• Training and Facilitation: Guided students through interactive assignments, case studies, and reflections, providing actionable feedback to strengthen leadership practice.• Leadership Development: Mentored and coached educators to recognize themselves as leaders in their schools and communities, regardless of role or title.
Education
Michigan State University
Master's degree, Curriculum and Instruction
Michigan State University
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
1999 — 2001
Oakland Community College
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts
1997 — 1999
Skills
- Published Author
- Teacher Training
- Anti-Bullying
- Teaching
- Experienced Speaker
- Professional Development Programs
- Presenter
- Publisher
- Community Service
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Academic Tutoring
- Curriculum Design
- Educational Leadership
- Teacher Mentoring
- Community Outreach
- Professional Development Seminars
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