Melissa Hantla

Hi, I’m Melissa Hantla and I am very excited to be teaching Kindergarten at Beacon Heights Elementary. This is my eighth year teaching in the Salt Lake City School District. I have a passion for education and I love being a part of the growth a child makes during their kindergarten year. I have a dual bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Brigham Young University- Hawaii. I have an ESL endorsement and I received a “Highly Effective Teaching Award in Language Arts and Mathematics”.

I'm a native of San Diego, California and, while I'll always consider myself a Caliornia-Girl, I love being here in Salt Lake City.  My husband, Don, and I were married in November, 2016 and we have two puppies, Hurley and Dax. 

My main goal is for every child in my class to feel successful and love learning!