Mrs. Michelle Melian joined Pineapple Cove Classical Academy in 2018. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at the University of Miami, and is a Florida certified teacher in Middle Grades Math (5-9), Spanish (K-12), and the Gifted Endorsement.

Mrs. Melian brings almost 19 years of education experience to her new role as principal. She began her career as a math teacher with Miami-Dade Public Schools, where she was also a grade level team leader. In 2007, she moved to Melbourne Beach with her husband and taught math for a few years with Brevard Public Schools before advancing to a rigorous coordinator position. In this role, she gained invaluable experience managing various services, programs and events, including district and state assessments, ESOL program services, 504 student plans, career days, general student services, and various school-wide initiatives. In this role, Mrs. Melian also analyzed student performance data, facilitated professional development sessions for teachers, worked with course scheduling, and connected families in transition with needed resources and services. After 9 years in this position, she left the public school system to join the PCCA family as a K-6 Spanish teacher, where for 3 years she thoroughly enjoyed bringing the Spanish language and culture to life for our scholars. She truly believes in our vision and mission, and is immensely proud of our school and organization. Mrs. Melian is honored to be able to support our teachers, scholars, parents and administrative team as we work together to develop intelligent, virtuous American citizens.

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Mrs. Forsythe is a founding faculty at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy. She taught first grade and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) at the Palm Bay campus. Mrs. Forsythe transferred to the West Melbourne campus in the 2018-2019 school year and continued her teaching practice as an ESE teacher. Subsequently, she accepted the role of Student Services Coordinator. As an administrator, Mrs. Forsythe’s approach to leadership and student learning exemplifies PCCA’s core beliefs.

Mrs. Forsythe has a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and currently pursues a doctoral degree in Reading, Literacy, and Curriculum. Mrs. Forsythe is professionally certified in Elementary Education K-6, ESOL K-12, Exceptional Education K-12, and Reading K-12.

As an educator dedicated to promoting deep learning through literacy development, Mrs. Forsythe works closely with teachers and stakeholders in various student services programs to facilitate the continuum of rich learning experiences through the classical learning model. In fulfilling her different roles, Mrs. Forsythe stays committed to PCCA’s mission and vision by providing support, mentorship, and guidance to the students and teachers in our school community.

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Bio coming soon!

E-mail Ms. Gobeli here.

Mrs. Laura Lopez is a Florida certified teacher in Elementary Education (K-6), Exceptional Student Education (K-12), and holds her Reading Endorsement (K-12). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science in Education for Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Scranton. She began her pineapple journey in August 2016, teaching Exceptional Student Education for both the Palm Bay and West Melbourne PCCA campuses. In January 2022, Mrs. Lopez transitioned from teaching middle school ESE, joining the PCCA administrative team as Student Services Coordinator in which she collaborates with teachers, support staff, and parents to support the academic, social/emotional, and behavioral needs of our scholars. This will be her fourteenth year working in the public school system and her seventh year with Pineapple Cove Classical Academy.

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Biography coming soon!

E-mail Mrs. Dawsey here.