The Missouri Independent is dedicated to providing nonpartisan and nonprofit coverage of state government, politics, and policy. Melissa Wright, an experienced educator, shares insights into her professional journey.
With three decades in education, retirement with full benefits is an option for me. Yet, I’m not enjoying leisure time on my patio with my dogs. Instead, I’m writing from my office as an elementary school principal in Phelps County. I have embarked on my 31st year in the education sector.
My school, located in rural Newburg, is part of a burgeoning program extending across Missouri. This initiative is achieving meaningful progress, and I remain deeply invested in watching it grow further.
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