Teacher: Melissa Valley

Subject: Grade 6

Email: mvalley@medinacsd.org

Phone: 585-798-2700

About Me:

Born and raised in Medina, I attended Towne, Clifford Jr. High, and Medina High Schools. I currently teach 6^th grade at Clifford Wise Middle School. This is my 9^th year teaching in the Medina School District, where I have taught 5^th and 6^th grades. I have also taught 4^th grade in the Barker School District.

I enjoy being in the middle school. It can be a very difficult and trying time for students at this age; I can appreciate that, and try to help guide them to make good choices. Academically, the content is challenging, but we work together to enable students to reach their goals. To me, it is very gratifying when you witness a student’s “lightbulb” go on.

I attended Buffalo State College, where I received my Bachelor’s Degree, then earned my Master’s from Stony Brook University. I have two children: Dominic, a college student, and Madison, a sophomore at Medina High School.