Melanie Gladden

Mrs.Gladden the best teacher I have ever had. I was in her 5th grade class at Big Shanty Elm. and my older brother as well, Adrian Sotres. My brother and I loved her as a teacher she would always challenge and help us as much as possible. I thank Mrs. Gladden for making 5th grade the best year ever. My prayers are with her family. We love you Mrs.Gladden.

Although I live in Venezuela with my family,We never forgot about her, She was an excellent person who taugh many wonnderfull things to my son Gabriel when we were in Kennesaw on 2002-2003.
Durig this time, Gabriel was a Fifth Grade student of Big Shanty E. S.
My expressions of simpathy for her family.

I had Mrs. Gladden in 5th grade in 2002-2003. That was my first year in the US and she made it just about the best school year I've had in my life. She taught me hundreds of things when I could barely speak english. I will never forget those days when she read those really fun stories for us. She was really special to me and to my family, we were extremelly sad and shocked when we found out. We will NEVER forget her. Our prayers are with her family.

Ms. Gladden was my 5th grade teacher. She really challenged me to do better at school and in all extracurricular activities. She even attended a Baseball game of mine. My friends and I who had her are all very saddened. My prayers are with Her family

My daughter Skyler was in her fourth grade class the year that she wrote the letter to Usher to help the student in their class get housing. The whole process was an amazing event for the kids in her class to participate. It taught them all about generiosity and reaching out to those in need. Skyler really enjoyed learning the way that Mrs. Gladden taught. She was always excited to go to school and I always looked forward to my teacher conferences so that I could visit with Melanie. Our...

Jim and Alex, I knew you both so well through the sweet things Melanie had to tell me. I remeber you Alex always. Your mother was so excited about you coming into the world long before you arrived. You were her world! I loved Melanie as a friend and as a coworker on the staff at Big Shanty and the sunshine of her life will always live in my heart. We had a great bond, her teaching 5th grade and my sweet little kindergarten students. We learned so much from each other as "Book Buddies". ...

Mrs. Gladden was my son's teacher and she nicknamed him "Mr. Practical" which we still call him today at the age of 22. Whenever I ran into Melanie (usually walking the track) she would give us the friendliest greeting and always asked how Mr. Practical was doing. Please know we are praying for you all during this difficult time.

Melanie and I became friends at 14 yrs. old. She was one of the best and most loyal friends I have ever had. The last several years we would see each other 2-3 a year. It wouldn't take 5 minutes and it would be like we saw each other every day. I loved her so much and am so completely devastated at her passing. She will continue to live in my heart forever.

Melanie was a very special person. I don't think I have ever met anyone who had such a positive attitude. Melanie always thought of other people and not of herself. I will miss her so much.
Diana