About Melodee

Hi! My name is Melodee Lee. This is my twentieth year in education, and I love what I do everyday! I began tutoring as a way to help bridge the gap for early readers. My tutoring has proven to help give students a boost from kindergarten through sixth grade. The Reading Tree was born from my desire to end the problem I saw with summer regression. This will be my twelfth year with the summer reading program, and I know it will be the best one yet!

I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, and I earned my Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning from Regis University. I taught kindergarten and first grade for 13 years, then, after having my own two children, switched to a part-time role as literacy specialist for third through sixth grade learners before transitioning back to kindergarten through third grade learners. I am earned my second Master’s Degree in Reading with a reading specialist endorsement in December, and it has given me an intensified passion to help all readers in a more targeted way!

I have a true passion for reading.

Besides teaching, I love to travel and spend time in the mountains. I love to draw, paint, and write, as well. My hubby and I are over the moon with our two sweet young girls, Nora and Maya, and our goodest girl, Izzy. You'll likely find our family hiking in the hills and enjoying the sunshine. 

I pride myself in my ability to build and foster relationships with students, and my classrooms, whether traditional or in the summer school setting, are so fun to be in.  We have plenty of time to read, write, and blossom into responsible citizens.  Our summer program will leave your students excited, engaged and actively involved in their learning. Thank you for sharing your little ones with me!