MYAKKA CITY, Fla. — Melissa Spencer made a career change 18 years ago and has never looked back. She was in accounting but then she went back to school to become a teacher.

“It’s what I wanted to do when I switched careers was to be able to make a difference and be that teacher, like the teachers I had,” said Spencer.

What You Need To Know • Melissa Spencer teaches fifth grade made at Myakka City Elementary • She helps her students relate to the material by applying what they're learning to life • Would you like to nominate an A+ Teacher? Click here

She teaches fifth grade math at Myakka City Elementary. She helps her students relate to the material by applying what they’re learning to life.

“A lot of times I try to relate anything to money and earning and spending because they a

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