She has presented at CSTA’s California Science Education Conference, NSTA's National Conference, and the CA NGSS Roll Out as well as local and regional professional development workshops. She has also written for California Classroom Science and served as a member of CSTA’S E-Communication and Outreach Committee. Additionally, Melissa provides content support for the CA NGSS K-8 Early Implementation Initiative and is involved in implementing Physics of the Universe at the 9th grade level for her district.