Third Grade

Melissa Dorner was born in Pennsylvania, where she lived until graduating high school. After high school, she moved to North Carolina where she attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In 2010, she earned a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in history. While at UNCW, Melissa competed on the equestrian team. After graduation, Melissa started her teaching career in North Carolina. Melissa has been teaching for 11 years in 2nd and 3rd grade. Melissa moved from Southport, NC to Lynchburg, VA to be closer to family. She loves teaching and is excited to start her fifth year at Tomahawk Elementary School. Melissa has two kitty cats named Maggie and Lilly. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys reading, running, riding horses, and spending time with family. Melissa is looking forward to getting to know her students and to having a fantastic year. 

I grew up in Lynchburg, VA and graduated from Brookville High School in 2014. After high school I attended Bluefield University where I graduated with my degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2017. I came back to Lynchburg after college and have taught for the past 6 years. This is my first year teaching 3rd grade and my first year teaching at Tomahawk. I am so excited to be a BEE again! Some of my favorite things include the color teal, japanese food, traveling and going on cruises, and spending time with my family and friends! 

Brooke Hazelwood was born in Arizona and moved to Altavista, Virginia when she was three years old. After turning 17, her family moved back to Arizona. Brooke then went on to study at Liberty University and got her degree in elementary education. Brooke is also the B-team volleyball coach at Brookville Middle School. She also coaches a local travel volleyball team (Central Virginia Volleyball). This year will be her fifth year teaching. One year she taught online at the Campbell County Online Learning Academy. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and watching TV shows.