From teacher to principal to leader extraordinaire,

meet Melanie Raleeh, McKinney’s MEF Top Model Contender! 

From Mascot to Model: The Journey of Melanie Raleeh 

Family Woman: I’m the proud mom to Beau Raleeh, Senior at McKinney North High School, step-mom to Morgan, who also went to McKinney North High School and graduated in 2010, and dog mom to Maverick, the cutest miniature schnauzer..

Love in McKinney: I’ve been married to McKinney Judge Paul Raleeh for 20years.

Growing Up: I’m a proud native Texan. I grew up in Bonham, Texas. My mom was a Special Education Director for many years, so I grew up around education. I always knew I’d go into the profession. After college, I taught in Bonham for four years before moving to McKinney ISD.

College Life: I’m a proud Red Raider- Texas Tech forever! Guns Up!

Education Advocate: I have served in McKinney ISD for 28 years. I have been a teacher, assistant principal and then was a principal at both Eddins Elementary, McClure Elementary and Walker Elementary before moving into the Assistant Superintendent role ultimately serving as Deputy Superintendent - 22 years in a leadership role right here in our city!
 
Fun Bus: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, hanging out with friends, working out, shopping, and doing projects around the house.
 
Purse with Purpose: As a longtime supporter of the McKinney Education Foundation, I am looking forward to strutting the runway for a purpose- our students!