Melissa Bernu is a Kindergarten teacher at Buckalew Elementary in Conroe ISD. Born and raised in Texas, Bernu has lived in San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin, and now resides in the Houston area. The Texas native has a degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood. For Bernu, the decision to have a career as a teacher came very easy.

“I have always known I wanted to be a teacher,” said Bernu. “I am the oldest child in my family, and I used to love to play school with my sisters and brothers with my books and chalkboard.”

When she was a senior in high school, Bernu was the student officer of a program called “Teaching Major Studies.” This allowed her to observe and learn teaching techniques, while also being able to student teach. click here for complete story