Our April Impact Award Winner is Wyoming Middle School Teacher Melissa Griley

Tremendous work is done across our Wyoming school community to create extraordinary opportunities for students. Wyoming Middle School Teacher Melissa Griley exemplifies excellence in her work to empower Wyoming students with the knowledge, perspective, and skills essential for success. 

In her work, Ms. Griley:

• Values student, teacher, family and community member relationships.
• Uses innovative practices in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Supports students and staff member social and emotional well-being.
• Works to develop the skills necessary to meet the needs of our learners.
• Creates active and engaging learning experiences and environments for students.
• Embeds inclusive practices in creating safe spaces for all students.
• Is committed to character.

In the words of people who nominated Ms. Griley for the WCS Impact Award:

Melissa always goes above and beyond to ensure her students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

Her positive mindset has a tremendous impact on her students and colleagues.

Melissa consistently demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach, placing a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with her students.

She is deeply committed to doing what is best for her students and has intentionally created a classroom community where all students feel safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves.

Laughter is a daily part of her classroom.

Melissa loves everything about Wyoming, especially the town’s dedication to education and to raising children to be good, contributing members of the community. And her enthusiasm is contagious.

She makes everyone feel seen and welcome.

Her classroom culture encourages students to share their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs openly, knowing they will be met with understanding, respect, and support.

She is an amazing colleague.

Melissa designs engaging, creative, and “outside-the-box” lessons that reflect her students’ interests and promote meaningful learning.

She uses time more efficiently than anyone I’ve ever seen.

Melissa goes out of her way to ensure each student feels valued, supported, and connected.

She makes learning engaging and meaningful, and she knows how to get people to deliver their very best.

Melissa is the kind of person you really look forward to being with.

She is truly an outstanding example of what it means to be an educator in Wyoming City Schools.

The WCS Impact Award recognizes staff members who are making a positive impact in the lives of the students, families, and staff of Wyoming City Schools. Please use the link below to complete a brief form to nominate a WCS staff member to be recognized for their exemplary work to empower students and other staff members to be their very best:

Impact Award: Educator Nomination Form