Ms. Mellott is excited to be starting her third year at Rock Ridge. She grew up west of Loudoun in Winchester, Virginia. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington where she student-taught in Spanish 3 and 4 classes. Three years ago, she worked in Honduras as a second grade teacher at Villa Soleada Bilingual School, where she was chosen as the "Teacher of the Year." Outside of school, she enjoys swimming, spending time with friends and family and shopping.