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

  1. Adjunct Professor

    Emporia State University

    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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