Interesting Facts:
Melanie has received many awards throughout her teaching career including Bentonia-Gibbs Teacher of the Year, Yazoo County Middle School Teacher of the Year (twice), Yazoo County School District Teacher of the Year, Yazoo Herald Middle School Teacher of the Year (three times), and Mississippi Conservation Education Teacher of the Year. She currently serves on the State Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council, and is a member of the Mississippi Science Teaching Association.
In her own words: “My passion for learning remains strong, and I continually seek out new and enriching professional development opportunities. Notable programs that have significantly impacted my teaching include the University of Mississippi Science Leadership Academy, the National Air and Space Teacher Innovator Institute, and Delta State University's Collaborative for Rural STEM Education. These experiences have revitalized my teaching career by connecting me with educators nationwide and providing essential funding for STEM-related materials.”