Melissa Mainiero
M.Ed. .2003
Melissa Mainiero
B.S. 1993 – Secondary Mathematics Education
M.Ed. 2003 – Administration/Supervision
The relationship between Melissa Mainiero and LSUS began in 1989 when she entered as an undergraduate student. In 1993 she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education and entered into the role of teacher. After earning a Master of Education in Spring 2003, Melissa was appointed as the Coordinator of Assessment, Accountability, and Continuing Accreditation in the College of Education and Human Development at LSUS. An additional duty will include teaching the materials and methods course for secondary science and mathematics teacher candidates.
After teaching secondary mathematics in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, Melissa knew she was born to teach and learn. Her skills in the areas of teaching, technology and grant writing were obtained through interaction with a large group of professional educators at the parish and university levels. Melissa’s pursuit to continue in a career in which she could utilize these skills, lead her down the path to higher education. With the knowledge that the nation is in desperate need of high quality teachers, she welcomed the opportunity to teach future educators.
Melissa comes to LSUS with a successful teaching and grant writing history. As Bossier Parish Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2000, she was honored to serve as a teacher on the District Wide Improvement Committee and as a facilitator of the Bossier FIRST program for first and second year teachers. When she is not participating in professional development activities, as participant and facilitator, she is taking care of her husband Victor and two sons Jacob-7 and Zachary-6.
The driving force behind Melissa’s love for education is the student population. Teachers have jobs because there are children who need to learn. With this thought, she began the pursuit of funding to enhance the teaching and comprehension of secondary mathematics. Out of this, Project TIMES (Technology in Mathematics Ensures Success) emerged. State level competitive 8(g) funds exceeding $220,000 were awarded to Benton High School for the funding of hardware and software specifically designed to improve student comprehension in the area of mathematics. Melissa recognizes that her success in the area of grant awards was due in part to the support and expertise of the administrative staff at the district and school levels. She looks forward to utilizing her skills to continue the development of highly qualified teachers while echoing the CEHD’s motto: “Learning to lead, leading to learn.”
