“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia.

I grew up in Douglas County; attended Winston, Fair Play and Alexander. Class of 1995! Go Cougars! Love animals, sushi, sunflowers, babies/kids, pens, Fall, Georgia Bulldogs, October, Destin, swimming, fishing, teaching, and socks.

Married to my “Match”, Gabriel for thirteen years. We live in Carroll County with our 5 year old son, Caleb. We have several animals; four cats, a Boston Terrier,  and my classroom pet, Shelly, the Hermann Tortoise. I have been teaching for twenty-one years. Two counties, three schools. Sixteen years at CHES; Taught second, Third, fourth, and fifth grade.

Mercer University-BS in Early Childhood Education
Piedmont College-Master’s Curriculum & Instruction
Piedmont College-Specialist in Leadership
Gifted Endorsement
*Reading Endorsement completion 2022

 
Mrs. Melissa Burdette, Ed.S. 
Third Grade Team Leader
CHES Lead Mentor