Melanie Askew is an education expert based in the United States. She earned her Doctor of Education, Master of Education, and Bachelor of Science degrees from Vanderbilt Peabody College and Vanderbilt University, respectively. She founded and leads Élan Academy Charter School and has previously worked as a Fellow at Building Excellent Schools, Adjunct Instructor at University of Missouri - St. Louis, Teacher Leadership Specialist at Teach For America, Education Consultant at Devin James Group, Manager of Teacher Leadership and Development at Teach For America, Teacher Leadership Coach at Teach For America, Founding Elementary Teacher at Achievement School District, and a Teacher at Teach For America. Prior to her education career, Melanie worked as an Executive Team Leader at Target, Talent Development & Education Intern at Bridgestone, and Human Resources Intern at Emdeon.

Melanie Askew is an Education Expert, Doctor of Education, Head of School, Educator, Teacher, Education Consultant, Leadership Coach, Founder, Manager, Executive Team Leader, Talent Development, Human Resources, and Charter School Leader.