May 27, 2026
🌟 RLBMS Staff Spotlight 🌟
We are excited to recognize 5th grade ELA teacher Melissa Ryan!
🏫 Years in the District: 19
🌵☀️ Fun Fact:
Melissa used to live in both Arizona and Florida!
💚 Favorite Thing About Working with Middle School Students:
“Middle school students are genuinely very curious and that keeps me on my toes.”
🐶 Pets:
Melissa has a grand-dog named Tanner who is a wonderful companion!
🎬📚 Favorites:
Movie: Wicked
Broadway Show: Hamilton
Book Genre: Historical Fiction
🍽️ Favorite Food:
“All food is my favorite!”
🏖️ Favorite Vacation Spot:
THE BEACH!
🚐 Bucket List Item:
Get an RV and travel around the country
🍭 Favorite Snack:
Anything sweet
⏰ Early Bird or Night Owl?
Neither
🕰️ Superpower of Choice:
Time travel — to meet some of the world’s greatest influences
🍴 Dream Job Swap:
Food tester
💬 Words of Wisdom:
“Know better, do better! Meaning we don't know everything but when we learn something, we are now obligated to use that knowledge to better ourselves and those around us.”
Thank you, Melissa, for your curiosity, positivity, and dedication to RLBMS students every day! 💚🖤
We are excited to recognize 5th grade ELA teacher Melissa Ryan!
🏫 Years in the District: 19
🌵☀️ Fun Fact:
Melissa used to live in both Arizona and Florida!
💚 Favorite Thing About Working with Middle School Students:
“Middle school students are genuinely very curious and that keeps me on my toes.”
🐶 Pets:
Melissa has a grand-dog named Tanner who is a wonderful companion!
🎬📚 Favorites:
Movie: Wicked
Broadway Show: Hamilton
Book Genre: Historical Fiction
🍽️ Favorite Food:
“All food is my favorite!”
🏖️ Favorite Vacation Spot:
THE BEACH!
🚐 Bucket List Item:
Get an RV and travel around the country
🍭 Favorite Snack:
Anything sweet
⏰ Early Bird or Night Owl?
Neither
🕰️ Superpower of Choice:
Time travel — to meet some of the world’s greatest influences
🍴 Dream Job Swap:
Food tester
💬 Words of Wisdom:
“Know better, do better! Meaning we don't know everything but when we learn something, we are now obligated to use that knowledge to better ourselves and those around us.”
Thank you, Melissa, for your curiosity, positivity, and dedication to RLBMS students every day! 💚🖤