Melissa True, Ed. D.

Melissa brings over 30 years of experience as a Texas public educator and a strong commitment to students, families, and communities. She has served as a teacher, principal, and central office leader, building partnerships that expand opportunity and support for all learners.

As Senior Director of Student Support Services in Edgewood ISD, Melissa led counselors and social workers and strengthened school–community connections. She partnered with the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative to deliver free mental health services to students and staff and worked with local organizations to connect families to resources. She also supported students experiencing homelessness, those in foster care, and teen parents while building social-emotional learning systems and securing grants to strengthen school environments.

As a turnaround principal at Heather Glen Elementary in Garland ISD, she aligned staff, families, and students to raise the campus rating from an F to a B in one year and sustain progress. Across K–12 leadership roles, including an alternative campus in North Dallas, she expanded access to credit recovery, behavioral supports, and workforce readiness programs.

Melissa earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership, focusing on social-emotional learning and educator wellness to improve student outcomes. At the Meadows Institute, she leads the K–12 portfolio and directs the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative, aligning community partners to deliver coordinated, accessible care that supports student, staff, and family well-being for stronger academic and economic outcomes.