Melanie Thomas

Melanie Thomas is an experienced educational professional with a focus on special education and academic intervention. Currently serving as a Program Specialist at El Dorado County Office of Education since September 2020, Melanie has previously held roles including Special Education Coordinator at Natomas Charter School and Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy. Other notable positions include Special Education Program Coordinator at St. HOPE Public Schools and Lead Education Specialist at Teach For America, where protocols for IEP goal progress were standardized. Melanie's extensive experience also includes college advising and legislative work, coupled with a strong educational background that includes a Master's Degree in Special Education from Loyola Marymount University and a degree in Assistive Technology from California State University, Northridge.