Melanie Shaver-Durham

Melanie Shaver-Durham has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and positions. Melanie is currently working as the Director of District Partnerships at Effective School Solutions, where they focus on implementing comprehensive mental health support systems in schools and districts. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Federal Programs at SOUTH MIDDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT, where they played a key role in promoting equitable access to education and leading a district-wide master schedule change. Melanie also has experience as an Elementary School Principal, where they led curriculum alignment efforts and implemented professional learning communities. Melanie served as the Director of Elementary Education at Lower Dauphin School District, overseeing the elementary education program and managing staff. Additionally, Melanie has worked as a Reading Supervisor and Reading Specialist at Cumberland Valley School District, where they were responsible for hiring and supervising teachers and providing professional development. Melanie began their career as a 1st Grade Teacher at York City Schools.

Melanie Shaver-Durham's education history begins in 1987 when they attended Penn State University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1991. Following this, in the years 1993 to 1996, they pursued further studies at Penn State Harrisburg, obtaining a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Melanie then gained certifications in Educational Administration from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Supervisory, Principal, and Superintendent's Certifications. The specific years in which they obtained these certifications are not provided in the information.

In terms of additional certifications, Melanie obtained a Superintendent PK-12 certification from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in February 2013. Prior to this, they acquired a Principal PK-12 certification in March 2008. Furthermore, they obtained a Supervisor Elementary Education K-6 certification from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in November 2006.

Additionally, Melanie holds an Elementary Instructional II K-6 certification obtained from Penn State University in July 1996, as well as a Reading Specialist (PK-12) certification also obtained from Penn State University in July 1996. The specific years in which these certifications were obtained suggest a correlation with their Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, but no further details are provided.