2nd Grade
Teacher, Becky Mellen
email: rmellen@mc.academy
Mrs. Mellen grew up in Montgomery and attended Montgomery ISD from K-12th Grades. After graduating from Sam Houston State University, she moved to Magnolia to begin her teaching career. Mrs. Mellen worked in Magnolia ISD for 29 years were she taught Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 4th Grades.
Mrs. Mellen is married to her husband, Joel, who is also an educator. They have three children ages 22, 20, and 18. She and her husband enjoy family time, traveling, camping, and riding their electric bikes.
Mrs. Mellen felt a calling to Christian education and took a step of faith and retired from public education. She feels blessed to be at Montgomery Christian Academy where she can help children grow both academically and spiritually.
Curriculum
Bob Jones University Press - Grade 2 Math, Science, Heritage Studies
Math 2 develops understanding of place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Manipulatives are used to help students visualize the math concepts they learn. Basic word problems are introduced to exercise students’ problem solving skills.
Science 2 teaches the student how to use science process skills to learn and tell about Gods creation. The program focuses on what scientists do, living things, plants, environments, fossils and dinosaurs, the layers and features of the earth, how the earth moves, natural resources, light, forces and motion, and how the body works. The student develops his science process skills as he participates in hands-on activities and projects.
Heritage Studies 2 explores American culture in colonial times from Jamestown to the War for Independence. The text features colorful illustrations and discussions of colonial farming, shopkeeping, clothing, and also interesting information about kings and queens in Europe ruling at the time—all presented in understandable language for the 2nd-grade level.
Shurley English
The Shurley English curriculum has assembled a unique combination of features and strategies to provide for student success in grammar, skills, writing, and reading. These features are logically, sequentially, and systematically woven into the curriculum to provide a solid foundation for lifetime literacy.
Positive Action Bible - 2nd Grade
Finding God's Promises - This study teaches that when God gives a command, He also provides a promise. Blessing can follow obedience as God graciously fulfills His Word. Students will study the life of Moses through the Book of Exodus, witnessing the tribulations and victories of the Israelites as they learn to trust God.
Handwriting Without Tears
Keyboarding Without Tears