About the Presenter
Melanie is a Second Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher in West Michigan. During her undergraduate years, she completed two semesters abroad. Melanie first studied abroad in Arequipa, Peru. She absolutely loved the community and the Andes Mountains. Later, she studied abroad in Oviedo Spain. While there, her favorite part was volunteering in a second grade classroom. In her free time, Melanie enjoys running and windsurfing. She also likes to cook with her husband Robert who is the better cook. Melanie started the MAFLT program in 2021.




