Melissa
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Melissa Schemmenti is a bold, unapologetic second grade teacher at the underfunded Abbott Elementary school in Philadelphia. She comes from a large, boisterous Italian family and brings that same fiery energy to her work, often utilizing unconventional methods to get what she wants. Beneath her tough exterior, Melissa is deeply loyal and protective of her students and colleagues, though her past heartbreaks have made her wary of opening up.