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MELISSA WORD

Madison,MS

Summary

Hard-working teacher and coach currently in 28th year of profession; Motivated in improving the health and well-being of students through physical fitness

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health/PE Teacher/Girls Head Basketball Coach/A.D.

Canton Public School District
Canton, USA
08.1998 - Current
  • Prepare lesson plans for health & physical education classes
  • Maintain and organize large physical education classes with a variety of activities for all students
  • Organize and facilitate practice sessions and games with each sport above
  • Ensure that all players are academically on track with high school and state mandated standards
  • 2003: Mississippi Star Teacher
  • 2003: Clarion Ledger Metro Area Coach of the Year
  • 2003: Mississippi Association of Coaches 4A Coach of the Year
  • 2003: North-Half State 4-A Champions
  • 2003: Girls Basketball 4A State Runner-up
  • 2008: Madison County Tournament Winner
  • 2010: Madison County Tournament Winner
  • 2010: Canton Public School District Leadership Award
  • 2012: Madison County Tournament Winner
  • 2013: Madison County Tournament Winner
  • 2013: Girls Basketball 5A State Champions
  • 2013: Clarion Ledger Metro Area Coach of the Year
  • 2024: District Coach of the Year
  • 2024: Girls Basketball 5A State Runner-up
  • 2025: District Coach of the Year
  • 2025: Girls Basketball 5A State Runner-up
  • 2026: District Coach of the Year

Education

Masters of Science - Education

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
01.2008

Bachelor's of Arts - Health, Physical Education, & Recreation

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
01.1998

Who's Who Among Students -

Northeast MS Community College
Booneville, MS
01.1994

Skills

  • Improvement plans
  • Special needs support
  • Physical education expertise
  • Instructional strategies
  • Progress tracking
  • Safety instruction

Certification

  • Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Health/Physical Education
    Administration License

Timeline

Health/PE Teacher/Girls Head Basketball Coach/A.D.

Canton Public School District
08.1998 - Current

Masters of Science - Education

Jackson State University

Bachelor's of Arts - Health, Physical Education, & Recreation

Tougaloo College

Who's Who Among Students -

Northeast MS Community College
MELISSA WORD