Orchard Ranch Elementary Staff
Megan Burger
Kindergarten Teacher
Hello! My name is Megan Burger and I’m a kindergarten teacher at Orchard Ranch! I love to sing, dance, learn, read, move, and explore with my students. My students teach me just as much as I teach them.
“Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody” -Kid President
Joie Darretta
Kindergarten Teacher
Welcome! My name is Miss Darretta and this is my second year teaching Kindergarten at Orchard Ranch. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and my California Teaching Credential from William Jessup University. During my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, Giants baseball games and long walks down the aisles of Target.
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
Melissa Hanby
3rd Grade Teacher
Welcome! My name is Miss Hanby and I teach third grade at Orchard Ranch. I am looking forward to this school year and the many possibilities we have to work hard and be kind.
Megan Spears
4th Grade Teacher
My name is Megan Spears and I am so excited to be returning to Orchard Ranch as a 4th grade teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Sacramento State University, a Cleared Multiple Subject Credential, a Master’s in Education from UC Davis, and a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential from Placer County Office of Education. Because each child comes to me with unique experiences, interests, and learning styles, I believe his/her education needs to be customized. I make every effort to do that.
