My Story

Hi, I’m Melissa Johnson, a passionate educator with a Master’s Degree in Education for Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and certification as a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP). Though I left SLP practice in 2009 to raise my three children—twins Hannah & Sarah (18), and Caleb (16)—my love for education never stopped. I homeschooled all three of my kids from preschool through high school, designing individualized learning approaches to support their unique needs and strengths.

With over a decade of experience teaching and creating curricula for middle and high school science in homeschool co-ops across Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, I strive to make science engaging, accessible, and fun. Whether it’s Biology, Forensic Science, Earth Science, or Intro to Chemistry, I love using hands-on demonstrations to spark curiosity. I can hardly resist when a student walks into class and asks, “Are we gonna blow anything up today, Ms. Mel?”

Beyond the classroom, I’ve served as a middle school youth co-leader at The Bridge Christian Fellowship alongside my husband, Ryan, for the past 10 years. I believe in fostering a love of learning, encouraging critical thinking, and making every student feel capable and inspired.

I look forward to working with families and students to create meaningful and exciting educational experiences!

Making learning engaging and accessible...