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Macy has been teaching 1st grade for 4 years and is currently working towards her masters degree in reading education with reading specialist certification. 

Melinda is her 7th year of teaching special education- she is currently working with 6th graders in the resource room setting. She is in the Instructional Leadership and Academic Instruction program working towards a Masters of Education with a concentration in reading. 

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