--- title: Founders Corner - TEAMology Blog and Press Releases | Melissa Lewis description: Melissa is a former educator and lifelong advocate for underserved communities. In her role as Director of Customer Success and Product Development, she supports schools in launching and sustaining TEAMology and TEAMtalk, building strong partnerships with educators to help students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. --- ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2af88e969e15f5d2071758571be902a0) [mailto:mlewis@teamology.team](mailto:mlewis@teamology.team) ##### Melissa Lewis Melissa is a former educator and lifelong advocate for underserved communities. In her role as Director of Customer Success and Product Development, she supports schools in launching and sustaining TEAMology and TEAMtalk, building strong partnerships with educators to help students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. ![](https://blog.teamology.team/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/the%20back%20of%20a%20diverse%20childs%20head%20looking%20out%20the%20window%20of%20their%20home%20on%20a%20snowy%20day-1.png?height=500&name=the%20back%20of%20a%20diverse%20childs%20head%20looking%20out%20the%20window%20of%20their%20home%20on%20a%20snowy%20day-1.png) [Founders Corner](https://blog.teamology.team/press/tag/founders-corner) ## [The Holidays Aren’t Easy for Everyone: A School Counselor’s Perspective on Stress, Routines, and Caring for Our Kids](https://blog.teamology.team/press/the-holidays-arent-easy-for-everyone-a-school-counselors-perspective-on-stress-routines-and-caring-for-our-kids) Navigate the holiday season in schools with empathy and support for students and educators, addressing stress and celebrating small moments of joy. ### Featured Stories ![](https://blog.teamology.team/hs-fs/hubfs/curriculum_harper-teen.png?height=500&name=curriculum_harper-teen.png) [Character Connection](https://blog.teamology.team/press/tag/character-connection) #### [Harper’s Holiday Lemon Ricotta Cookies](https://blog.teamology.team/press/harpers-holiday-lemon-ricotta-cookies) ![](https://blog.teamology.team/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/platform%20updates-1.png?height=500&name=platform%20updates-1.png) [Platform Updates](https://blog.teamology.team/press/tag/platform-updates) #### [Exciting Updates Coming to TEAMtalk in Early 2026!](https://blog.teamology.team/press/exciting-updates-coming-to-teamtalk-in-early-2026) ![](https://blog.teamology.team/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/snow%20day.png?height=500&name=snow%20day.png) [Implementation](https://blog.teamology.team/press/tag/implementation) #### [TEAMtalk Schools with Unexpected School Closures: What to Do](https://blog.teamology.team/press/teamtalk-schools-with-unexpected-school-closures-what-to-do) ![](https://blog.teamology.team/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/a%20spotlight%20shining%20on%20a%20school%20building%20make%20the%20building%20brighter%20in%20the%20daytime%20cartoon%20image-1.png?height=500&name=a%20spotlight%20shining%20on%20a%20school%20building%20make%20the%20building%20brighter%20in%20the%20daytime%20cartoon%20image-1.png) [School Spotlight](https://blog.teamology.team/press/tag/school-spotlight) #### [School Spotlight: Fort Cherry Elementary Embraces Mental Fitness with TEAMology](https://blog.teamology.team/press/school-spotlight-fort-cherry-elementary-embraces-social-and-emotional-learning-with-teamology) ![](https://blog.teamology.team/hs-fs/hubfs/DALL%C2%B7E%202024-08-26%2022.31.22%20-%20A%20diverse%20group%20of%2012-year-old%20middle%20school%20students%20collaborating%20in%20a%20bright%2c%20modern%20classroom%20equipped%20with%20technology.%20The%20students%20are%20engaged%20i.webp?height=500&name=DALL%C2%B7E%202024-08-26%2022.31.22%20-%20A%20diverse%20group%20of%2012-year-old%20middle%20school%20students%20collaborating%20in%20a%20bright,%20modern%20classroom%20equipped%20with%20technology.%20The%20students%20are%20engaged%20i.webp) [Founders Corner](https://blog.teamology.team/press/tag/founders-corner) #### [Launch Week: We'd Love to Feature Your School!](https://blog.teamology.team/press/wed-love-to-feature-your-school)