Mrs. Melissa Statema, Kindergarten & First Grade Theatre & Movement Teacher

Mrs. Melissa Statema is a Kindergarten & First Grade Theatre & Movement Teacher here at American Renaissance School.

This is Melissa's 2nd year at ARS. She has been involved in the performance arts for over 35 years, and has taught dance, acting, theatre/musical theatre off and on for the last 25 years, however teaching these little ones here at ARS is one of her greatest joys.

When she's not teaching, she loves helping people organize their homes, and spending time with her family...she loves being outside, exploring new cities, hiking, kayaking, game nights, being in the mountains/at the beach, and eating yummy food!

Read More About The Team Here at American Renaissance School:

ARS Leadership Team

ARS Staff & Faculty

About ARS:

American Renaissance School is a K-8 public charter school in Historic Downtown Statesville, NC.

Our mission is to ensure a standard of academic excellence by providing a nurturing environment that allows each child to reach their fullest potential as students and citizens.

Our vision is to be the best choice for education in North Carolina. Our board, administration, staff, and teachers, with parental and community input, have identified our core beliefs and core values, which in turn are reflected in our strategic priority areas. These guide our daily operations at all levels.

Learn more about ARS here.