Melanie Lay

Melanie Lay is a Senior Lecturer and Site Coordinator in the Teacher Education Department at Texas Tech University's College of Education. She holds a Master's in Education Administration from Wayland Baptist University and a Bachelor's in Multidisciplinary Studies from Texas Tech University.

Her research focuses on improving elementary science education through inquiry-based instructional methods. She mentors pre-service teachers in developing effective classroom practices within the Tech Teach program.