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Staff Spotlight: Evelyn Melendez

Oct 7, 2024

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Evelyn Melendez in her classroom.

Evelyn Melendez in her classroom.

 

Evelyn Melendez has been making a difference in the lives of her students for over 25 years. She began her teaching career as an ELL teacher in another district and joined the ARPS community in 2016 as a Spanish teacher. Starting at Amherst Regional Middle School, Evelyn has been teaching at Amherst Regional High School (ARHS) since 2022, where she proudly serves her alma mater.

Evelyn’s dedication to her students is clear to her colleagues, who describe her as a kind, thoughtful, and encouraging teacher. As a Spanish 1 and 2 instructor, she helps her students believe in their ability to achieve high-level work, supporting them every step of the way.

Evelyn finds inspiration in creating a classroom environment where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to be themselves. “My students as well as my children inspire me to be a better person each and every day because I want to be the best that I can be in order to better support them,” she shares. She’s committed to fostering a space where students are seen, heard, and can express themselves with respect for one another’s differences.

What Evelyn loves most about her work is the daily interactions with her students. From classroom participation to learning about their extracurricular activities, these moments allow her to build positive relationships and learn from her students. She also appreciates the support she’s received from her colleagues in the World Language Department and the entire school staff, which makes her experience at ARHS even more rewarding.

Evelyn’s passion for teaching, her dedication to her students, and her positive presence at ARHS have made her an invaluable part of the ARPS community.