Melissa Smith (she/her/hers)
Melissa Monette-Smith is a dedicated educator with a passion for creating joyful and inclusive literacy experiences. With over two decades of classroom and leadership experience, she empowers students and teachers to connect deeply with texts and with one another. Melissa believes in the power of stories to build empathy, spark curiosity, and inspire lifelong learning.
2026 Sessions
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Big Ideas in Small Packages: Using Picture Books to Build Knowledge in Science and Social Studies in the Primary Grades
Discover the power of picture books as rich, engaging tools for building students’ knowledge and vocabulary in social studies and science. This session will guide… Read More →