Melissa Hinz was born and raised in San Jose, California. During high school, the Lord prompted her to go into teaching, which led her to attend Bethany University for her undergraduate degree and the Teacher’s Education Program for her teaching credential. After graduating from Bethany University, she taught in San Jose, in the same district where she was a former student, for 17 years. During those years, she received a Master’s in Administration and Leadership from San Jose State University. Melissa now resides in Ben Lomond with her husband and two children. She has a love and passion for working with children of all ages. Two favorite Bible verses that she loves and lives by are:
Whatever you do [whatever, your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not men. Colossians 3:23
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Guided by the Holy Spirit for such a time as this, Melissa is thrilled to embark on this journey with the Baymonte community as a new IPI teacher, working alongside Mrs. Arzouni. Welcome, Melissa!
