THIS IS ME!

THIS IS ME!Melissa Dawn TownsendLife, Times, and Experiences

Biographical Data

Born: April 30, 1968

Place of Birth: Chesapeake, Virginia

Current Residence: Smithfield, North Carolina

Married to Jason Townsend

Four Children: Mark, 23Carol, 19Mariah, 12Charlotte, 11

Two StepchildrenChristopher, 22Alisha, 21

Family

Top Left: Alisha, Carol

Center: Jason

Top Right: Christopher

Bottom Left: Mark

Bottom Right: Mariah, Charlotte

Major Accomplishments

Significant ExperiencesMy first job was as a Library Assistant. One of my responsibilities was to design and implement childrens library programming.I educated my own two oldest children at home for six wonderful years.I have provided in-home care for children with ADHD and behavioral and emotional disabilities.I have also tutored a third grader with learning disabilities and ADHD.For six years, I was a Correctional Officer and responsible for the supervision of adult male inmates, often with mild to moderate mental retardation, ADHD, behavioral and emotional disabilities and mental illnesses.Currently, I am enjoying my second year as an Exceptional Childrens Teacher at Harnett Central Middle School in Angier, North Carolina.

Other ExperiencesVacation Bible School TeacherVacation Bible School DirectorSunday School TeacherScoutmaster/Den Leader, Cub ScoutsElementary School VolunteerPublic Library VolunteerChild Care ProviderYouth LeaderNursery Assistant

HobbiesReadingWritingSewingCross-StitchingClassic MoviesListening to MusicPainting Ceramics

Reasons for Teaching

A Little More about Me

A Final WordI believe that students can and will learn whenchallenged to do so in a safe and nurturing learning environment. I also believe that a goal of teaching children must be to develop lifelong learners who can discover big ideas and great concepts independently. Finally, I believe that it is of vital import that all students read the great classics and ponder the thoughts of historys greatest minds.