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McFadden, Melissa

Email: melissa.mcfadden@pisd.edu

Phone: 469-752-3135

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 certification ESL certification

Ms. Melissa McFadden

First Grade Teacher

 

Hi! My name is Melissa McFadden or Ms. McFadden. This is my second year teaching at Shepard. I taught second graders for the last two years. I’ve taught many different grades as a substitute teacher for many years. I worked as a substitute teacher and Title 1 tutor for Lewisville ISD before I started working as a substitute teacher in Plano ISD. 

I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. I learned to love teaching at a young age when I started helping my mom at her elementary school. When I am not working on our schoolwork/lessons, I love to watch movies and TV shows, and read my books. My energetic dog loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. My goal is to be an empathetic and dedicated teacher who encourages students to become lifelong learners. 

Ms. McFadden's Class Schedule

7:00 am - 7:30 am Early Morning Drop-Off. During this time, students will be either in the gym or in the cafeteria for breakfast until the 7:30 am bell rings.

7:30 am - 7:40 am Student Arrival/Morning Work 

7:40 am - 8:00 am  Announcements/Morning Meeting

8:00 am - 9:30 am Math

9:30 am - 10:40 am  Language Arts

10:40 am - 11:10 am Recess

11:10 am - 11:40 pm  Lunch

11:40 pm - 1:00 pm Language Arts (Cont.) 

1:00 pm - 2:05 pm  Inquiry & Innovation (I&I) 

2:05 pm - 2:55 Specials/AMPed (Art, Music, P.E.) 

2:55 - 3:00 pm Dismissal 

Library:

Tuesdays every week at 8:15 am.

Counselor:

Wednesdays every other week at 1:00 pm.

Contact Information

You may contact me on my classroom phone or email at any time and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

My conference time is 2:05 pm - 2:55 pm. Most days have team planning or other meetings planned. Please contact me and I will work with you to find a time and date we can both meet.

First Grade Information

Please see our First Grade Department page for more First Grade information.

Shepard First Grade Team Page

Favorites

Favorite Snacks

  • Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles
  • Lays Potato Chips
  • Lays Sour Cream and Onion

Favorite School Drinks (Not Sonic)

  • Pepsi
  • Barq’s Root Beer

Favorite Sonic Drink 

  • Grape Slush

Best Gift Card for $5

  • Amazon

Best Gift Card for More Than $5

  • Amazon
  • Walmart

Bonus School Supplies

  • 3X3 and 4X6 Post It Note Pads
  • Black and Blue Paper Mate Flair Pens

Hobbies

  • Reading

T-Shirt Size

  • XX Large

Favorite Color

  • Blue
  • Green

Favorite Scents

  • Vanilla
  • Red-Hot

Birthday (Month and Day)

  • December 27th