Cheltsie Holbrook: reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com
Joining the staff of Melody Christian Academy as a fourth grade teacher for the 2023-2024 school year is L. Bernell Bryant. Bryant is a resident of Hamilton County and brings to Melody Christian Academy several years of academic experience. She received her bachelor's, master's and specialist degrees in education from the University of Florida. Her academic experience comes from serving for 20 plus years in kindergarten through post-secondary in Orange County Public Schools. During Bryant's spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, outdoor activities and spending time with her grandsons, Ja'ire and Kyson. She is on a mission to be a servant of the Most High, while spreading His love and inspiration. “I am fully committed and looking forward to having a fun filled, faith based fourth grade year, focused on forward progress at Melody Christian Academy,” stated Bryant. Melody Christian School is located at 10046 S US Hwy. 129, in Live Oak. It is an accredited school by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as the Florida League of Christian Schools. They enroll students starting at VPK all the way to 12th grade. For more information about this school, please call (386) 364-4800.