Adelaida Melendez

Adelaida Melendez is an experienced education professional currently serving as an Implementation Specialist at SPED Strategies since June 2023. Prior to this role, Adelaida worked at FirstLine Schools as a Teacher Case Manager from July 2018 to May 2023, and also held the same position at ReNEW Schools Charter Management Organization from June 2015 to May 2018. Adelaida began their career in education as an Elementary School Teacher at Lagniappe Academies of New Orleans from May 2014 to May 2015. Earlier experience includes a role as Youth Development Coordinator, Summer Site Coordinator, and AmeriCorps Manager at Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. from August 2011 to April 2014. Adelaida holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from SUNY New Paltz and an Alternative Teaching Certification in Mild/Moderate Special Education from The New Teacher Project.