Melanie Kitchen has been an educator and innovator with Erie 1 BOCES since 2003. Her primary focus is to empower educators, build their confidence with virtual learning, inspire a culture of innovation, and coordinate events that advance learning to meet the diverse educational, cultural and social-emotional needs of our students. She is invested in utilizing communication, problem solving, collaboration, leadership, curriculum and technology integration to propel student achievement. 

As part of her role at Erie 1 BOCES, Melanie is a Technology Integrator and facilitates the Technology Integrators Forum and the Consortium For Student Empowerment Through Innovation. Previously, she was a 6th through 8th grade teacher at St. Mary’s in Swormville, New York.

Melanie received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science in Education from D’Youville College. She also holds NYS certifications in Elementary Education and Health Education.