MPS receives STEM donation

WVAS | By Melanie Hogan

Published February 9, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST

A local news agency is reporting an anonymous Air Force veteran has donated $100,000 to the STEM programs in the Montgomery Public Schools system.

MPS received the donation Wednesday at a press conference; MPS Superintendent, Dr. Melvin Brown said in part “In order to do STEM education, we have to provide our kids access to materials and programs.”

Officials say the money will be used in programs like robotics and technology, with the hopes of implementing chemistry as well.

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Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.

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