Welcome to our class page! My name is Melissa Pickens. I am originally from southern Illinois, but my family and I moved to North Carolina in January of 2018. This is my second year at CCHS, but I have 15 years of mathematics teaching experience. I have a Bachelors in Mathematics from McKendree College/University and a Masters of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Mathematics Education from Southern Illinois University. My prior experience in teaching includes Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, College Algebra, College Geometry, Calculus III, and Differential Equations. At CCHS last year, I taught Math 2 and Honors Math 2. This past Fall 2020, I taught Math 2 and Honors Calculus. This semester, Spring 2021, I'll be teaching Math 2 and AP Calculus AB. I love being a part of the faculty at CCHS and look forward to having a great school year! The best method to use to contact me is through my school email. I'm happy to address any questions or concerns you might have throughout the semester.