Mel Ludington began her teaching career in 1996. She is an award winning Creative Drama Specialist who earned a BA from Kenyon College, a MA in Education from SXU in Chicago, and a MA in Reading from NEIU. In addition to teaching elementary and middle school Drama at OGS since 2011, she also sponsors the 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club, the Middle School Improv Club, and the Drama Leaders in addition to directing the annual 8th Grade Musical.