Lead Teacher Melissa Cornejo is an Ecuadorian American educator who spent her primary school years in New Orleans and secondary school years in Quito, Ecuador. Meli has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from Florida International University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Alabama. Meli has been passionate about the environment ever since she was a child and loves to incorporate environmental awareness into her educational practices. She has worked as an elementary school teacher for 17 years in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Ecuador. This is her fourth year teaching at Tampa Bay International School. Meli is happy to continue to be an integral part of our unique school.