Melissa Luetje holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geology and a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning from the University of Southern Maine. She has 24 years of experience teaching high school science, specializing in science, biology, physics, and earth and space sciences for grades 9–12. Melissa is dually certified in Physical Science and Life Science, serves as President of the Maine Science Teachers Association, and is the Maine Climate Seal of Literacy Coordinator. She is also a teacher representative on the Maine Green Schools Network Guiding Council, an adjunct instructor at the University of New England.