Melissa Barrett

BA from CofC in Communication Studies, M.Ed from UF Gainesville in Elementary Education, Post-grad special education credential program at CSU Hayward, National Certified Teacher in Exceptional Needs, CA and SC general and special education certified

Founder

Lowcountry Center for Academic Equity

Nonprofit Member

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Professional Bio

Melissa Barrett, LCAE Founder and Executive Director, is a native of South Carolina. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching, in public and private sectors, in high, medium, and low socio-economic schools since 2001. Her experiences, knowledge, and passion for activism and equity led her to found Lowcountry Center for Academic Equity. When she’s not teaching, Melissa spends her time exercising, gardening, and keeping up with current events.

Organization

Parent: Lowcountry Center for Academic Equity

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