Mel Slater

Grade 2 English Teacher

Mel was born in New Orleans and grew up in England, Texas, and Newfoundland. They hold a BA and MA in Elementary Education with a specialization in middle school mathematics from West Virginia University. Mel has been part of the Shu Ren community since 2021 and is excited to join the Grade 2 team this year. In the classroom, they enjoy engaging students through games, discussion, and collaborative learning. Outside of school, Mel enjoys biking, spending time with their cat, Lili, and propagating their ever-growing collection of houseplants.