About me

Hello Unity Grove family!

My name is Joyce Melbourne and I am excited to be a part of your family for the 24-25 school year. This is my 2nd year with our UGE family, teaching 2nd grade. I am originally from the Caribbean; Guyana, South America, but grew up in Miami, Florida. I have been married for over 20 years to my husband Sylvan, and together we have seven children, five girls and two boys ranging from ages 28 to 4 years old. I am proud to share that my eldest has graduated from Franklin and Marshall's University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2020 in Software engineering, while the 2nd eldest is in college. The others range from high school to preschool. I am also a dog mom to Ace, my shih tzu/Yorkie mix, and Cyrus, a Great Pyrenes. 

I earned my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education in 2014, and my Master's in Teaching and Learning with Technology in 2016 from Ashford University. I started formally teaching in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where I taught 2nd grade, and continued at Hampton Elementary, where I taught 1st grade. I look forward to working with your family, and am always available for any concerns. I must share that I am a great believer in open communication; if I do not know your concerns, I will not be able to help, so whether it is minor or major, please reach out!