Waldo Community School

Melissa Montgomery entered the School Board of Alachua County in 1999 with 12 years of early childhood teaching experience in the Florida Public school system. After earning her teaching degree from the University of Florida in 1986, she taught kindergarten and first grade with the Putnam County School District. During her tenure with Putnam County, she earned her Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida. Her training in the Success for All and Reading Roots programs, Reading Mastery, the Ginn Reading Series, and Writing to Read has led to a a broad range of teaching strategies to draw upon. In addition, her training in the Chicago Math program correlates with the program components in Waldo Community School's current mathematics program.

Mrs. Montgomery is a highly focused teacher with a serious dedication to student achievement. Her eclectic teaching style facilitates opportunities for successful learning, while guiding students into becoming independent problem solvers and insightful thinkers. She believes the early childhood years are critical to a strong foundation for educational success throughout the learner's lifetime.

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