Darlene Mellen

Darlene Mellen

Location: alamogordo nm

About me

I am in my eighth year teaching PLTW Biomedical Science at Alamogordo High School, where I also serve as the HOSA advisor and CTE department chair. As a former New Mexico CTE Fellow, I am now proud to mentor a current NMACTE Fellow. My professional journey began as a Technology Implementation Coach, and I remain passionate about supporting CTE educators as they integrate technology, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for future careers.

Interests

biomedical science education, cte leadership, and instructional coaching for learner-centered, career-connected learning.

Skills

instructional coaching, cte leadership, curriculum design and alignment, technology integration (including 3d printing), student leadership development (hosa), and building community partnerships.

Activity

I learned the importance of shifting the mindset around evaluations from something teachers endure to something they value. I now understand that effective evaluations should provide detailed, meaningful feedback that supports teacher growth and leads to improved student outcomes. I plan to apply this learning by intentionally building strong relationships with teachers and earning their trust, so the evaluation process feels collaborative, supportive, and focused on a shared goal rather than a top-down requirement.

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