Hello! My name is Melissa McGinnis and this year will be my twentieth year with Gaston County Schools and my fifth year as a teacher. I earned my Bachelors degree from Belmont Abbey College in 2009. I have taught 3rd, 1st and 2nd grades. The past four years I have been teaching second grade, and I have found that I love this age and curriculm. I have been married for sixteen years to Michael McGinnis. We have a 5 year old son named Hunter, who is starting kindergarten this year, an American hairless terrier named Foonilla, a donkey named Jack, a horse named Darla, and a rooster named Cocky Locky. We live on a small farm in Dallas, and we LOVE it!!!!!

I have been a teacher assistant for seven years at Catawba Heights Elementary. I love our school and our wonderful staff. I share a passion for molding our little ones into life long learners. I am married and have two great children. In my spare time, I love to sing in my church choir, cook, watch television, and spent time with my family. I look forward to getting to know you and your new student!