My name is Mellissa Stagner and this is my 14th year teaching. It will be my 12th year at White Oak. I taught 2nd grade for 6 years, preschool for 1 (at my home), kindergarten for 6 years, and am embarking on my 2nd year as an ESL teacher! I couldn’t be more excited! I am ecstatic about all of the wonderful and exciting adventures this year promises!

I am originally from Mt. Pleasant, Texas and graduated high school from there in 2003. I continued my education at The University of Texas at Tyler where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. My teaching career began at Kilgore ISD. I taught second grade there for two years. After that, I moved to White Oak where I was closer to my family.  I taught second grade here for four years before staying home one year to raise my two young daughters and teach a preschool at my home. After that, I taught 6 wonderful years in kindergarten before moving to teach ESL. I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity to teach at such a great school! Another educational accomplishment is that I completed grad school where I earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Texas at Tyler.

My husband is Skylar Stagner. He also works here at WOISD as the high school principal. We just celebrated our 13th year as a married couple. We have a precious 10 year old named Elli, an adorable 8 year old named Emery and a super sweet 3 year old, Lincoln,  who we both adore. They have been the greatest blessings in both of our lives.

It is my goal this year to provide a warm, safe, stimulating environment where your child will develop skills and confidence which will prepare them for a successful academic career. Thank you for your support and I am excited to be working with you throughout the school year!

Mellissa Stagner

“Parents and families are the first and most important teachers. If families teach a love of learning, it can make all the difference in the world to our children.”

– Richard W. Riley