Saline Teacher Receives National Award

David Mellor has taught Saline-area middle and high school students more than 20 years, focusing on agriculture and natural resources.

- Submitted by the Michigan Farm Bureau Saline agriscience instructor and FFA advisor David Mellor was awarded an Honorary American FFA Degree at the 85th National FFA Convention, Oct. 24-27 in Indianapolis. Honorary degrees are FFA's highest honor, awarded to individuals "who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment." Teachers receiving the award must have been actively teaching for 10 years, have 85 percent or more students active in their FFA program and have created a high-quality agricultural education program to inspire and motivate students to strive for success. Members of the national FFA board of directors selected the recipients. Mellor has taught Saline-area middle and high school students …

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