09/09/2026
Melissa (Tharp) Wood
WU Education 2000
“Waynesburg University has been part of my story for many years. I first walked these halls as an Education student, preparing for a career I felt called to pursue. After years in the classroom and working with children, families, and educators, God brought my journey full circle and led me back to Waynesburg.
Today, I have the privilege of serving in WU Education Department; teaching, mentoring, and helping prepare the next generation of educators as they move from their first field experiences to student teaching and, ultimately, their own classrooms. 🍎
There is something special about pouring into future teachers in the same place that once poured so much into me. 🧡 🖤
I’m grateful for where I started, thankful for the experiences along the way, and excited to see where God continues to lead.”
