Dr Melissa Derby

Dr Melissa Derby is a New Zealand-based academic and researcher specializing in early literacy and human development. She is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Waikato's Tauranga campus and online. Dr Derby completed her PhD at the University of Canterbury and has received several awards for her research, including a Fulbright-Ngâ Pae o te Máramatanga Graduate Award. She is recognized for her work on Máori education and success. Dr Derby is also a published author and has presented her research at various conferences. She is passionate about promoting literacy and education in New Zealand and beyond. Dr Derby is a respected expert in her field and is widely published in academic journals.