My name is Melanie Hester.  I am beginning my 8th year at Howell Graves as a kindergarten teacher.

I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Educaiton in 2001 from Athens State University.  In December 2016, I received my Master's in Elementary Education from the University of North Alabama.

I am married to Mark and we have been married for 17 years.  Mark is an engineer for AT&T.  We have two daughters.  Mallie is in the 9th grade at MSHS and Maudie is in the 7th grade at MSMS.  My girls both love school and I am truly thankful for that!  Mallie is a cheerleader for the MSHS JV squad and Maudie plays softball for MSMS on the Junior HIgh team.  I am also  the Cheer Coach for the Muscle Shoals Middle School cheer squad.  We are super busy, but we have a ball supporting each other.

I attend Grace Life Church of the Shoals in Muscle Shoals.  My hobbies include shopping, being with my family, reading, and looking for ways to improve my classroom and teaching.