About Me

Hello, my name is Melanie Hasty. I was born in East County San Diego and grew up in a little town called Crest. In middle school my family moved to North County San Diego, Valley Center. As an elementary student I was diagnosed with dyslexia. This diagnosis made every subject challenging. I worked with a specialist to improve my reading, writing and mathematics skills for a while. Then, after the move, I struggled on my own with my studies. This was when I found mathematics to be my default subject. Mathematics did not require long term comprehension; this was an added challenge when trying to read through material for any subject. Mathematics also did not require precise letter articulation; also a challenge with many subjects. I graduated from Valley Center High School in North County San Diego knowing I wanted to study mathematics in college. I then, was a student at California State University San Marcos(CSUSM) for the first half of my undergraduate courses. At CSUSM I focused on developing an interdisciplinary perspective of a well-rounded education. For the second half on my major courses I was a student at Azusa Pacific University(APU). APU was where I studied the bulk of my major courses. I was challenged as a Math major, but thankful for the opportunity to develop my mathematical understandings. I am not and never was intimidated by my dyslexia, I am thankful for the direction it took me. Now, with the passion I have for mathematics, I plan to teach secondary level mathematics. I want to find the students who struggle with learning and find their niche, so they can develop further into who they want to become.
When I applied to CSUSM as a freshman, I was innocent and naive. I was not familiar with the level of diversity, nor the open communication about equal education or social justice. I was challenged in who I was and what I believed. Now, as I applied to the credential program as a college graduate, I am well aware of these dynamics. These dynamics were derived as the desires of CSUSM and are clearly identified in the School of Education's Mission Statement. I chose to apply to CSUSM's School of Education in hopes to develop the necessary dynamics of a professional educator. CSUSM has invested into their students and I, as a credential student, desire to embody the results of their sacrifices. I too am invested in community development, professional proficiency, and plan to participate in planning and decision making along side the faculty, staff and administration.