Prof. Melanie Shedd

Melanie Shedd is a passionate chemistry educator and Science Department Chair at Principia School with nearly 20 years of experience. Her educational philosophy centers on fostering future-ready learners who are innovative thinkers, effective communicators, and influential change agents. Through project-based learning and authentic performance tasks, Melanie creates meaningful connections between classroom concepts and real-world applications, empowering students to tackle complex challenges. Melanie is known for creating hands-on learning opportunities, including designing sustainability systems, developing assistive technologies, and analyzing local water quality A frequent presenter at national conferences, Melanie is committed to inspiring educators and students alike to reimagine what science education can achieve