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Whaley, Melissa - Social Studies

Phone: 910-455-2211
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Melissa Whaley
Education
I graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in political science and a minor in business administration. GO PIRATES! I received my teacher certification from North Carolina State University. I am currently attending UNCW graduate school to recieve my certification in gifted education.
Experience
Prior to coming to teaching with the NC Teach Program, I held numerous jobs in the finance industry. I have worked as a branch manager at a major bank, was a mortgage loan officer, and worked at Stateside Elementary as their Financial Treasurer. It was there that I discovered my love for working with children and decided to return to school and pursue a teaching license. Though I loved my elementary school children, my passion was to work with middle school children. I worked at Trexler Middle School as a 7th grade Social Studies teacher and loved every minute. In 2020, I joined the OVSS organization teaching 7th grade, and I am teaching 6th grade Social Studies for the 2021-22 school year.
Bio
I was born and raised in Richlands, and attended both Trexler and Richlands High School. After graduation from ECU, I moved to Wilmington, NC for 13 years. In 2009, I decided to return home to be with family. I am married to my husband David, and we have four beautiful children - Julie 20,a junior at UNCW, Noah 17, Kaitlyn 15, and Camden 7. I love all sports, but can usually be found at the soccer field. While I will miss being face to face with my students at Trexler Middle School, I am thoroughly enjoying the history making journey we are taking at Onslow Virtual Secondary School!