First Grade
My name is Jane Melven, and I am teaching first grade this school year. I am so excited to be teaching first grade at Harbison West because I began my career here at Harbison West as a student teacher in first grade my senior year at the University of South Carolina. I have over 30 years of teaching experience in Lexington Richland Five, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to bring life to the magic of learning for my students. I am a native of Irmo and after graduating from Irmo High School, I continued my education at the University of South Carolina where I graduated with a degree in Education. I also obtained a Masters degree in Education from the University of South Carolina and National Board Teacher Certification in Early Childhood. My husband and I have three children. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, gardening, reading, grilling out, playing Scrabble, watching sports games, and boating on Lake Murray. I know this is going to be a wonderful year of learning for my students and look forward to teaming with their parents to help each child reach his or her fullest potential.
Bachelor and Master's Degree in Elementary Education - University of South Carolina