Mrs. Achey graduated from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, with a B.S. in Elementary and Secondary Education (Major: English; Minor: Social Studies) in 2001. She is certified through the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) to teach grades K-12. Melanie also has experience in Early Childhood Education and has taught preschool for 4 years. She has taken graduate level studies at Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, and holds a certificate as an “Approved Observer” through the Childcare Education Institute, Atlanta, GA. Additionally, Mrs. Achey has enjoyed teaching 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 8th grades. She accepted the divine call to teach 4th grade at Christ the King Academy in 2025.