Melody Bates - 4/15/26
It's Wildcat Wednesday! On Wednesdays, we spotlight a member of the LR Wildcat family.
This week we are introducing you to Melody Bates!
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Job Title:
Primary School Paraprofessional
Tell us about your family:
I have three grown children, six grandchildren, two dogs, two cats, fish, and a parrot.
How long have you worked for LR?
I have worked at LR for 23 years.
What is your favorite thing about working for LR?
Working with little preschoolers and LR is like a family.
What is something about you that might surprise people?
Some people know, but I'm a 10-year cancer survivor.
What is your favorite quote?
Jesus take the wheel (when things are hectic working with the littles).
What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had?
Working at Penmac (I had to drug test people’s bodily fluids).
What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?
I have always thought it would be fun to run a pumpkin patch/Christmas tree farm.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Maybe learn to paint or play the piano or guitar.
What do you like to do when you're not at school?
Spend time with my grandkids and read.
Melody, thank you for all you do for LR!