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New Director of Special Programs
April 24th, 2024
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North Santiam School District (NSSD) is proud to announce Melissa Glover as the new Director of Special Programs.
As Director of Special Programs, Melissa will provide support and leadership to school staff and specialists in planning and implementing programs to meet the learning needs of students receiving Special Education and English Language Learner services. Melissa shared that she is “most excited about the opportunity to work side by side with teachers and administrators on creative ways to provide great educational services for students with unique learning needs.”
Melissa joins the district with a rich education background. She earned her Bachelor’s in Education at Western Washington University and her Master’s in Education Leadership at University of Oregon. She has experience at every level, from working as a special education classroom teacher to working at Oregon Department of Education as an Education Specialist. Most recently, Melissa spent the last nine years working for Salem-Keizer Public Schools, most recently as the Director of Student Services. In addition to her experience, Melissa also contributes her excitement for serving students. She “most enjoy(s) working with school teams to develop systems for support and improvement, especially for students experiencing disability.”
“Melissa is committed to supporting our teachers and support staff in the special education and English Learners departments. She aims to ensure that each individual has the necessary tools to offer effective support. She wants all staff members to feel confident and have a range of options to work with. She is unafraid to work actively alongside the staff,” shared Danielle Blackwell, Director of Human Resources at NSSD, adding, “Her passion for students was clearly evident during the district tour, as she engaged with students whenever the opportunity arose.”
In joining the NSSD team on July 1st, Melissa’s initial goals include getting to know people! She says, “I want to meet with anyone who is willing to give me a little time, including teachers, instructional assistants, principals, parents, students, and any other staff or community members who can help me understand the district.”
Melissa is currently working on her Doctorate in Special Education Leadership and Implementation Science at Portland State University. In the time she can spare, she enjoys swimming, biking, and running to prepare for the Oregon Ironman this summer!
Please join us in giving Melissa a warm welcome!
Melissa Glover
Director of Special Programs | North Santiam School District
melissa.glover@nsantiam.k12.or.us
Danielle Blackwell
Director of Human Resources | North Santiam School District
danielle.blackwell@nsantiam.k12.or.us
Phone: 503.769.6924
Address: 1155 N 3rd Ave, Stayton, OR 97383