Welcome to Grafton Bethel Elementary School

Melanie Carpenter

First Grade Teacher

Hi! I teach first grade at Grafton Bethel. I graduated from Virginia Tech and have taught elementary school for 23 years. I have teaching experience in Kindergarten, 1^st grade, 2nd grade, 4^th grade, 6^th grade and 7^th grade . I enjoy dancing, reading, horseback riding, the beach, small country towns, and children.