Melissa "Rene" Bridgewater

I live and work in Buford, Georgia. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and chose to leave that career behind to pursue a teaching career when my children entered school. I earned my teaching certification and Masters of Education from the University of North Georgia, then went on to pursue an Educational Specialist Degree in Leadership at Lincoln Memorial University. Throughout this journey I also added a Gifted Education Certification and a Reading endorsement. My career has taken another turn and I am now pursuing certification as a Media Specialist.

My teaching career has spanned thirteen years to date, and I have taught third through fifth grades all in Gwinnett County, GA. I currently work a Patrick Elementary School as the Media Specialist.

I love to read and spend time with family when I am not working. My husband and I have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of three boys. The oldest is pursuing a medical career, the middle one is currently attending the University of North Georgia and our youngest is a Senior in high school.