This week’s SEVA Teacher of the Week is Melissa May from Inderkum High School in the Natomas Unified School District.
Melissa May is now on her fourth year of teaching and continues to bring an amazing wealth of real-world knowledge and experience into her classroom. Mrs. May came to Inderkum High School in the Natomas Unified School District after a longtime career with ABC 10 as a TV journalist. Mrs. May’s television career experience brings a dynamic and unique viewpoint to the SEVA Teacher Program. She gives real-world applications of the work students are doing in her class, and this has become a game changer for her students. Mrs. May’s students’ aspirations are of the upmost importance to her and she continues to encourage her students to pursue their dreams while she makes sure all possible doors are open to them. Mrs. May understands that the future of media is evolving and prepares her students for the endless possibilities and opportunities that await them. Her students radiate a passion for media and the dedication they show in their studio is a clear indicator of Mrs. May’s influence. It obvious Mrs. May’s students will continue to do great things and we can’t wait to see all that they accomplish. Thank you, Mrs. May, for always being willing to share your knowledge and experiences with everyone you meet. You have encouraged us all to look at media from a different perspective and your passion to help students is truly inspiring.