Hello! My name is Melissa Brander. This is my second year at McCracken Middle School and my sixth year teaching! I grew up in Skokie and I am thrilled to be working in the community that helped raise me!

I graduated from Illinois State University with my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education (LBS1) in 2019. When I am not teaching, I am usually walking my dog, watching movies, or spending time with my friends!

Please use this website to find resources, classroom expectations, links to google classroom and my contact information. The FASTEST way to get in touch with me is via email at mbrander@sd735.org.