Melissa Grandel

Melissa Grandel is the 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year. Melissa has always believed that she has one purpose in life: to teach kids. Melissa wholeheartedly believes all students deserve a fair opportunity to learn and succeed, no matter their situation or background. As an English teacher, it has been her goal to relate to the individual student and to find a way to support the educational success of each one. Through engaging projects, real-world connections, and equitable initiatives, she allows students to self-discover in an effort to create a learning environment where students can blossom into their best selves.