Born and raised in the Walla Walla Valley, I feel blessed to teach in a Catholic School. After graduating from EOU, I married Tom Richard, a DeSales graduate.
Our three sons graduated from DeSales in 2007, 09, and 2010. Our oldest son Josh recently took on the head football coaching responsibilities. 

Passion for and dedication to WWCS is a family tradition that began with my husband’s grandfather, Rudy Mele, in the 1930s. To teach within the framework of our Catholic faith is an immeasurable blessing. To be part of the legacy that is Catholic education is a humbling responsibility. I remain profoundly grateful for WWCS.

BS: English, Eastern Oregon University
M. Ed: Education, Northwest Nazarene College

Continuing Educational Courses include: The Civil Rights Movement in Film and Literature, AP Language and Composition Summer Institute, Live Better/Teach Better Workshop, and Classroom Connections Workshop.