Standards-Based Grading, Assessment and Feedback Secondary
Melissa Romero Professional Career
- Nineteen year public educator.
- Classroom teacher, administrator intern, assistant principal.
- Doctoral Student in School Leadership.
- Successfully implemented standards based grading in a gradeless classroom.
- Leader in secondary school initiative to implement standards-based grading and assessment; including direct involvement in the creation of school-wide proficiency scales.
- Melissa Romero is a published author in EdSurge Technology Tips.
- Trained in standards based grading, reading and writing workshop, among other curriculum and instructional topics.
- Fourteen years of experience in facilitating professional development and curriculum work.
Personal, Hobbies, In My Spare Time, Unique Facts:
- Mom, wife, sister, friend.
- Avid reader (70 + books a year), runner, Peloton junkie, outdoor lover.
- Dance mom to my 16-year-old daughter – member of school and competitive dance teams.
- Traveling and trying to visit all 50 state capitols (current count 16).
- Taught English camps in China (Inner Mongolia) for two summers.
What I Love About School / The Profession of Education:
- The relationships.
- Seeing students and teachers “get it” when the moment hits.
- Knowing that the work I do daily makes a difference even if it will be years before a student or teacher realizes it.
Favorite Quote:
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela
Favorite or Most Impactful Teacher Growing Up:
Ms. Diane Maupin: She was my sophomore English teacher. Ms. Maupin brought the stories to life. She challenged students and created a classroom culture of high expectations. I thrived in her classroom setting. She ignited the flame in me that fueled my pursuit of a teaching degree.