Hello! My name is Melanie Johns and I am the English Language Arts teacher for the Junior High. I graduated in December of 2012 from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri with a bachelors of Science degree. This is my 11th year teaching at Gainesville but my 5th year in Junior High. I'm also taking graduate level classes to receive my Master's Degree. I am also excited about being the assistant high school softball coach for the first time this year! 

I enjoy spending time outside with my daughter, Hallee, and our puppy, Nala. We spend a lot of time at sporting events, any kind of water activity, and in the woods hunting. 

I grew up in a small, rural community in Mid-Missouri much like Gainesville, so I have enjoyed my transition to southern Missouri and now consider it home as well. I look forward to another great year at Gainesville R-V Schools. Go Bulldogs!