Melissa Winter

Lead Teacher

Melissa Winter Melissa started out pursuing a degree in art therapy, but she quickly changed her focus after working as a teaching assistant in an Arizona classroom for students with autism. Melissa arrived at Victory in 2014, worked as a teaching assistant and registered behavior technician for several years, and earned her teaching degree in 2017. After teaching at Victory for two years, Melissa moved to Texas and then Washington, teaching in middle and high school special education classrooms. She returned to Victory in 2020, gifting the community with her joy-filled spirit and creative instructional style.

Melissa has a grown daughter who composes and plays classical piano. She loves all things nature-related, especially hiking. Melissa also loves to paint - watercolor is her favorite medium.

When asked about Victory, Melissa commented: “It is my joy to be back home at Victory. I look forward to every day and feel honored to work with such dedicated and talented staff. My students teach me just as much...if not more than I teach them. I feel blessed to be part of the Victory Family.”

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Elementary and Middle School Applications are now being accepted. Apply here or visit our Admissions Process page for more information.

In fall 2022, Victory welcomed Hurd Mentality (Bethany and Lamar Hurd) to campus for a morning of filming. Hurd Mentality highlights people, organizations, and businesses doing “good work” in our local communities, and we are honored to be included.

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Victory Academy is incredibly grateful to be selected as a Share the Love recipient in 2022/2023.

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Victory Academy is proud to announce an $180,000 grant award from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. This generous three-year gift will support Victory’s programs and creative efforts to serve Oregon’s students with Autism - specifically in the areas of art, music, recreation, and transition services. We are grateful for the Foundation’s trust and belief in Victory’s mission and vision. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! These funds will change the lives of Victory’s students, their families, and our local communities.

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Victory Academy seeks to hire a variety of teaching and specialist positions for the 2023-2024 school year. Some positions may have an earlier start date. Click here for more information.

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