Skills for High School: What Middle Schoolers Should Start Building Now

January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET

Join us for an upcoming webinar designed to help middle schoolers build the skills, habits, and confidence they need for a strong start in high school. Whether your student is nervous, curious, or ready to level up, this session will offer guidance from an expert who has spent more than two decades supporting students and families through key academic transitions.

Full content details coming soon!

Middle School Girl

Meet the Speaker:

Melissa Decker

Chief Consultant and founder of R.A.C.E. Consulting | Young Scholars Blog Author | Speaker

Melissa Decker is the Chief Consultant and founder of R.A.C.E. Consulting, LLC, bringing over 20 years of experience in education. Her career spans teaching students from 5th grade through high school in both public and private school settings, and she has also served as an assistant principal and academic advisor. Melissa’s work has always focused on supporting students and families, both in and out of the classroom.

Outside of her professional life, Melissa has been married to her high school sweetheart for 23 years. Her two children, Cole and Kylee, are proud University of Georgia students. When she’s not guiding students toward their academic goals, you’ll find Melissa enjoying the outdoors, playing tennis, crafting handmade cards, or diving into a good book.