Melissa Wilder

I am an intervention specialist. I am teaching this year with Dr. Pritts. I also am teaching a resource language arts and life skills class 6th and 7th period. I am here to support all students in reaching their educational goals, through support and encouragement, focusing on the long-term goal of independence.

This is my 13th year as a middle school intervention specialist. It is my 7th year at Goshen Middle School. Prior to working in middle school, I was a direct care provider at a local group home and an assistant teacher at Child Focus.

I graduated from Goshen High School in 1994. I have a B.A. in elementary and special education from Morehead State University and an M.A. in elementary education with a specialization in gifted education from Northern Kentucky University. I am highly qualified in language arts. I have participated in "History Alive" training and in differentiation training. Over the summer I participated in Junior Great Books training.

I have lived in Goshen for the past 7 years. Before that, I lived in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. I have one daughter, who is in the 7th grade. I also have two nieces that are a lot of fun. I truly enjoy my career as a teacher. I look forward to spending the school year working with your children.

Communication between parents and teachers is an essential part of a student's educational experience. My plan period is 5th period (11:47-12:35). E-mail is the easiest way to reach me. My e-mail address is wilderm@goshenlocalschools.org . I check e-mail at the beginning and end of each school day. You may also contact me at 722-2226. My extension is 6020.

Grades are updated weekly by 2:30 every Monday. Progress Book is a valuable tool for parents and teachers. Please check your child's grades often.

If you are wondering what is going on this week in Ms. Wilder's 6th period L.A. block, click on the link above.