Melinda Vanclapdurp

Melinda VanClapdurp is an experienced educator specializing in special education, currently serving as the Lead Special Education Teacher at Bedford County Public Schools since August 2023. Previously, Melinda held the role of Education Specialist at iLEAD Schools from November 2020 to August 2023 and worked as a Special Education Teacher at Forest Middle School between July 2016 and November 2020, as well as at Campbell County School District from August 2013 to July 2016. Melinda's career in education began as a Special Education Instructor at Old Dominion Job Corps from August 2008 to August 2013. Melinda holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and Teaching from West Virginia University, earned between 2010 and 2012, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies from Wingate University, completed in May 1997.