Melanie Shivraj is a senior associate with the Great Schools Partnership and works predominantly by helping transform schools and districts through adaptive coaching- especially around proficiency based learning and authentic assessment systems.

Melanie is a seasoned educator with over 9 years of dedicated classroom experience focused on teaching high school biology. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles that underscore her commitment to excellence in education and equity. Melanie has served as a department chair, a grade level leader, a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) chair, and a restorative practices coordinator.

With a specialization in instructional coaching, Melanie excels in developing and implementing performance assessments that drive student success and engagement. Her expertise extends to equitable grading practices, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), curriculum writing, cultural proficiency, and DEI initiatives. Melanie's passion for equity goes beyond the classroom as she actively seeks opportunities to make systemic changes aimed at closing opportunity gaps. She believes in addressing issues at a systemic level to create lasting impact and foster inclusive learning environments for all students.

Melanie has an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters in Secondary Education from Long Island University Brooklyn. She enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog and loves reading romance novels, and cheering on the Tarheels!