My name is Melissa Meneses Salazar. I was born in Venezuela. This is my 1st year teaching 5th grade and I am super excited about it! I have two daughters, and I have been married since 2008. Before I started teaching, I graduated as a Chemical Engineer and worked in the Oil and Gas industry. After a few years as a stay-at-home mom, I decided to follow my dream and get certified as a Bilingual Elementary Teacher. This will be my 2nd year of teaching and my third year in the district, as I was a substitute teacher before. I’ll dedicate all to my classes and students, and to be the best teacher I can be.