Melissa Johnson is an educational consultant, coach, and instructor. Melissa has worked in the field of early childhood education in various roles for over seven years. She has worked both inside and outside of the classroom, serving as a teacher, administrator, coach, advisor and consultant. She has previously worked with Jefferson Parish School Board and the Picard Center for Child Development.

Melissa received her bachelor's degree in Psychology, her master’s degree in early childhood education, and is currently a doctoral student in early childhood education. She is a state certified PreK-3rd teacher as well as CLASS certified for Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K. In addition, Melissa has completed the Education Policy Fellowship through the Institute of Educational Leadership and has presented virtually at the 2021 Louisiana Early Childhood Association Annual Conference. Melissa’s breadth of experience, coupled with her passion for seeing the field appreciated for its undeniable necessity makes her an ideal candidate for the LAAEYC executive board.

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Why are you interested in this role?

I believe that high-quality early childhood education is a vital part of supporting optimal developmental outcomes for young children. Being a part of such an impactful organization will allow me the opportunity to collaborate with others in an effort to enhance early childhood education in Louisiana. In developing collaborative stakeholder partnerships, and providing useful resources to our communities, I will be a valuable asset to the board as a board member and a solid voice for our communities. My contributions to the board will be reinforced by my experience as a teacher, coach, and trainer. My passion for early childhood education inspires me to be a life-long learner and to advocate for the needs of this profession and the amazing men and women who are committed to this field.