Art Bio

Melissa was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri where she earned her Bachelor of Music from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. In the fall of 2007, she moved to Plano, TX. In 2011 Melissa moved in a new direction from music to pursue art and art education. Starting back at Collin College at that time to eventually transfer to Texas A&M - Commerce where she went through the alternative certification process for art education. Continued at school to get her Master in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction when she graduated in August 2016 from Texas A&M - Commerce. She currently lives in Plano, TX with her husband, daughter, and son (in the picture). She currently teaches art at Little Elm High School and continues to produce her own artwork out of her home. Melissa has also shown artwork in several galleries in the area. She has received awards for best in show and honorary mentions in two different shows. 

 Contact Information:

mconnour@leisd.ws

972-947-9443 ext. 25127

Canvas Link:

https://leisd.instructure.com/courses/24142

 Instagram: @LEHSphoodles

Tutorials: 

Monday: 3 - 3:30 pm

Tuesday: 6:45 to 7:15 & 3 - 3:30 pm

Wednesday : 3 - 4:00 pm

Thursday: 3 - 3:30 pm

Friday: none

Art Department will have open studio times from 3 pm to 4 pm Monday through Thursday. We encourage you to use this time to catch up on work. Especially for upper-level art students to take advantage of this time!! 

Mr. Melia, Monday, 3-4 pm

Mr. Sparks, Tuesday, 3-4 pm

Mrs. Connour, Wednesday, 3-4 pm

Mrs. Sutherland, Thursday- 3-4 pm

Rooms: 5126 & 5127