My name is Melissa Akana. This is my 13th year of teaching! I began my teaching career here at Lake Panasoffkee Elementary in 2010. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies and I earned my Masters Degree in Teaching and Learning. I continue to take classes to keep up with the latest and greatest in education. Can you tell I like school? I love putting fresh new approaches into practice! I live with my husband, daughter, son, and 2 dogs (Scrappy & Ana) in Ocala.