Staff Shoutout – Melissa Corrigan, Carter and MacRae ES

This week’s staff shoutout goes to Melissa Corrigan, Instructional Coach, at Carter and MacRae Elementary who has dedicated 32 years to nurturing and educating our students.

Melissa’s journey began in 1993, teaching bilingual 3rd graders for five years, followed by 16 years of inspiring 4th graders, and then returning to 3rd grade for another five years. Now in her sixth year as the instructional coach, she has seamlessly transitioned into this vital role, where she passionately supports our teachers in enhancing instructional practices and fostering student growth.

Melissa’s passion for education is evident in everything she does. She finds joy in supporting teachers as they enhance instructional practices and ultimately foster student growth. Her belief that Carter & MacRae feels like home reflects the strong sense of community she has cultivated alongside her incredible colleagues, who she considers family.

In addition to her role at Carter & MacRae, Melissa is also the assistant swim coach at McCaskey, where she shares her love for working with teenagers and brings over 20 years of experience in coaching. Her impact goes beyond the classroom; she also teaches swim lessons at home, making waves in the lives of many young swimmers.

This year, one of her proudest moments was facilitating two summer book studies, empowering teachers to implement what they learned in their classrooms. Witnessing their successes has been one of her most rewarding moments, highlighting her dedication to continuous improvement and student achievement.

A graduate of Penn Manor Area School District West Chester University of PA and Millersville University. Melissa holds a master’s degree in school counseling.

Melissa exemplifies our SDoL value of Collaboration by fostering connections, sharing resources, and supporting everyone around her. Thank you, Ms. Corrigan, for all that you do for our students and staff!

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