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Melynda Frederick

Position: Third Grade Teacher
School: Odin School District #722
School District: Odin School District #722
City, State: Odin , IL

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Melynda Frederick was nominated by her principal, Sam Alli.

Mrs. Frederick has a passion and drive for both her students and education.  She loves what she does and it shows from the moment she arrives until the time she leaves. Parents say all the time how much Mrs. Frederick means to their children. She is a rapport builder with her students and their families.  She uses her own money and resources to provide for her students. Mrs. Frederick, like her students, is a learner.  She brings fresh ideas into her classroom and is not afraid to try something new.  

"I can't say enough positive things about Mrs. Frederick.  We are very fortunate to have her," Alli said.

Comments (37)

Jennifer Nolan Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Frederick eas my daughters 3rd grade teacher. She absolutely loves her students. She's an amazing teacher. Jacey W. never felt left out in her classroom. She spent alot of one on one time and made sure she understood each subject. If any problems came up I knew immediately and it was resolved. She deserves this award.

Glenda Lipe Posted over a year ago

Melynda Frederick is an amazing teacher/person. I served as the receptionist for Odin School for about a year and half. She spends most of her summer working on her classroom. She truly loves her students and teaching. She taught to be a better and more loving person. I'm so blessed that I got to work with her. You are a super hero!

D Posted over a year ago

Congratulations, Melynda!

Kelley Predium Posted over a year ago

I have had the pleasure of "teaching" in Melynda's classroom as a guest who comes in and talks to the kids about nutrition. She is truly one of a kind. The behavior of her students is unlike any other classroom I visit and I credit that to her love of education and experience. Every monent is a teachable opportunity. She is excellent at incorporating new teaching techniques into learning. She truly is a lifechanger for each student that has the pleasure of learning in her classroom.

Brad Sparkman Posted over a year ago

Melynda puts her heart into her teaching. It is obvious that she loves teaching

Missy Fulton Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Frederick goes above and beyond! My daughter was blessed to have her three years. She sets the bar high and is a great asset to the Odin school. She is exactly what every teacher should strive to be.

Tawnya Fairchild Posted over a year ago

Melynda is a wonderful person inside and out. She has a true passion and love for teaching. She is the type of person you say, "Wow, I want to be like her." I am so proud to call her my friend!

Debbie Cartwright Posted over a year ago

Odin is very lucky to have such a dedicated teacher in the district. Odin is a special place and Melynda knows that each day is a teachable moment. She is very deserving of this award as she invests her life into her kids lives daily. She truly is exceptional teacher!

Connie Tierney Posted over a year ago

No one is more deserving of this award than Melynda. She makes learning fun for her students because she genuinely cares about each and every one of them. Odin students and parents are so blessed to have her.

Cheryl Kennedy Posted over a year ago

Melynda is a very passionate, caring loving teacher. She really loves teaching children, not just school related subjects but also how to care about others!!

Cheryl Tackett Posted over a year ago

Melynda is a gifted and talented teacher who teaches with such a passion. She is creative, and goes above and beyond to help students succeed.

Bob Burton Posted over a year ago

Such a dedicated and committed teacher to her students, always going the extra mile.

Gina Hileman Posted over a year ago

I never know a teacher so involved to making learning fun for her students

Gary Kennedy Posted over a year ago

Melynda has a genuine love for her students. She is always seeking new ways to reach her students and make learning fun.

Brandi williams Posted over a year ago

Mrs Frederick is an amazing teacher! She taught my son Karter when he was in third grade. She cared so much and is such a genuinely amazing woman. Her enthusiasm is amazing with her kids! She's definitely our favorite teacher!

Michael Riggs Posted over a year ago

I am happy to say she definitely follows the theme she had this year for her classroom, which was superheroes. Mrs Frederick is the best at getting the most out of her class and has built such a rapport with them that they love coming to school to see whatbtheybare doing every day. She is a great role model and mentor for students and colleagues. She is usually one the first to arrive and is almost always the last to leave as she finishes her preparations for the next day. I loved workong with her and she definitely deserves this honor.

Bob Frederick Posted over a year ago

Very dedicated educator. The most selfless person I know. She is always using new ideas to make learning fun. She is always putting her "kids" and own children first. Very deserving of this nomination.

Karen Gurrola Posted over a year ago

I met Melynda many years ago through Little League baseball. She is a positive, loving person who spreads those attributes to those around her.

Robin Guthrie Simpson Posted over a year ago

She has graced my children with knowledge, fun and encouragement. We can not thank her enough for all she does for our children. She has had a positive impact on all our lives. Thank you!!!!

BarbaraFrederick Posted over a year ago

MS. FREDERICK loves her job and all her sttudents.she keeps them interested in their studies she makes leaning fun.she takes time to listen to her students and their parents. Her day does not end with the bell ringing. She is always looking for new ideas and ways to keep her student's interested in their studies. She is a very caring teacher. We all love and appreciate her..

Sheila Posted over a year ago

She is the best.

Laura Crain Posted over a year ago

I knew she would be an awesome teacher when she did her student teaching with me. She is!!

Ashley Holland Posted over a year ago

Melynda Frederick deserves this award hands down! I have had the opportunity to substitute in her class and get to know her personally. She is an amazing and creative teacher. Her students absolutely adore her and love her creative side of learning. You can tell everything she does for her students she does with love and passion. I am honored and blessed to have gotten to work with and meet!

Ashley Wilmoth Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Frederick is so amazing and cares so much for the children. She has made my daughters third grade year so much fun while still teaching her so much. I love how family evolved she is and how much it means to her to see the kids smiling while learning. I have never met a teacher that does so much for her kids. She is wonderful and our lives are better having had our daughter In her classroom. You are AMAZING Mrs. Frederick! !!!!!!

Sheri Thomason Posted over a year ago

I have watched through pictures and posts on FB all the many exciting lessons and extra projects Mrs. Frederick provides for her students. She is an excellent teacher! Congratulations on this honor!!

Cynthia White Posted over a year ago

I've known Mrs Frederick her whole life and this nomination comes as no surprise. She has always been a kind person who's gone out of her way to help others. She's very devoted to her students and it shows. I can honestly say how deserving she is off this award!

Aimee Evans Posted over a year ago

Mrs. fredericks is an amazing teacher. She genuinely loves each of her students and treats them with patience and respect. She encourages them to be the best both academically and socially every single day. She also Shares resources and supplies willingly with her colleagues. It is my honor to work beside her for Odin Public School!!

Brooke Welch Posted over a year ago

She is the best! So happy to call her my friend and mentor. We need more teachers like her!!!!

Traci Morkassel Posted over a year ago

Melynda Frederick really invests in her students and it shows: she invests a lot of time, energy, creativity and personal resources. You can tell she really enjoys teaching and really cares about her students and their families. Because of her energy and her devotion, her students likewise really invest themselves in their learning and are engaged and on fire to learn. Besides inspiring her students, she inspires other educators as well with her zeal and example. Mrs. Frederick is definitely a life changer.

Heather Leek Posted over a year ago

She is truly dedicated to the position that God has put her in. We need all teachers to be more like Mrs.Fredrick. <3

Sharon Sullens Posted over a year ago

Melinda is a passionate teacher. She goes above and beyond to create a loving and creative learning environment for her students. As a former educator, I admire her defication.

Ann McCullum Posted over a year ago

Melynda is a giving, caring teacher. She reaches out to each child to do his/her best work, to learn in a variety of ways especially hands-on, and spends lots of personal time and resources to fill her classroom with fun learning experiences.

Sue Horst Posted over a year ago

Awesome and we'll deserved! !

Carolyn Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Frederick is one of the most caring loving person I know! Odin School is very fortunate to have her! She always goes on and beyond what she has to do!

Tina Altenbaumer Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Frederick is a teacher who truly cares about her students, their families, and coworkers. She works hard teaching her students and coming up with fresh, innovative ideas to motivate and keep their interest! She is an extraordinary teacher and I have learned much from being a sub in her class and a friend. She always goes above and beyond the duty of a teacher!

Robin Simpson Posted over a year ago

She taught my son who has learning disabilities, she teaches every child the way they need to be taught as every child is different she knows this she takes the time to do it their way!!! Wo fearful teacher deserves the title!!!

Melynda Frederick Posted over a year ago

It is such an honor and I am so thankful for being nominated for this award by my principal. I am very blessed to do what I love.