Previous Background
Melja has taught second grade at Darlington since 2012. She holds a B.S. in Education from Bowling Green State University, an M.S. in Education from Nova Southeastern University, Georgia State Teaching Certification and Florida/Georgia State ESOL Endorsement. Melja ran track throughout high school and college, and was a hurdler for Bowling Green. Previously, she spent eight years teaching at Spirit Elementary in Deltona, Fla., and coaching at Deltona High School. Her husband’s name is Kevan.