Melissa Scheve
About Melissa Scheve
Melissa Scheve serves as the Associate Director at Yale University, where she implements research-supported educational development activities and engages in curriculum development. She has previously held positions at Stanford University, contributing to faculty development and educational programming.
Current Role at Yale University
Melissa Scheve serves as the Associate Director at Yale University, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for implementing research-supported educational development activities. She engages in research and curriculum development for new educational programming, ensuring that initiatives align with Yale's educational goals. Additionally, she oversees a suite of programs aimed at enhancing faculty teaching initiatives, contributing to the overall academic environment at the university.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Prior to her current role, Melissa Scheve worked at Stanford University. From 2016 to 2020, she served as a University Instructor in the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP). In this capacity, she contributed to the training and development of future educators. Additionally, she worked at the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET) at Stanford as a PLATO Instructor and Trainer from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on language arts teaching observation.
Educational Background
Melissa Scheve holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Secondary Education and Teaching from Kansas State University, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. She furthered her education at the University of Kansas, earning a Master of Arts (MA) in English from 1992 to 1994. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in educational development and curriculum design.
Faculty Development Programs
In her role at Yale University, Melissa Scheve develops and leads faculty development programs that are strategically aligned with the institution's educational objectives. These programs are designed to enhance teaching practices and support faculty in their professional growth, reflecting her commitment to improving educational outcomes within the university.