Ashley Melendez

Years at Villa: 3

Grades attended: 6 - 8

School attended after: The Marvelwood School, Kent, CT

What I remember most about Villa: I will never forget the teachers. During all my struggles, they showed faith in me and pushed me to strive for better grades and improvement in my skills.

What I learned at Villa helped me most: I've always had trouble with organization. Villa helped me a lot with that and also with reading.

Special message to classmate/s: Once you get through Villa, there's a whole new big world to explore. Always remember to keep your options open. You can do it! Don't lose sight of your goals and play it safe.