Melanie Bates
City of Residence: Salt Lake City
Students: Lila (grade 7), Lauren (grade 10), Kaitlyn (grade 12)
Students' Interests: AP classes, basketball, dance, soccer, Student Council, theatre, volleyball
Prior School: Monte Cassino
Biography: We moved to Salt Lake City in 2014 from Tulsa, Oklahoma. We have three girls, and this is their eighth year attending Rowland Hall. Currently we have a 12th grader, 10th grader, and 7th grader. All three girls play a variety of sports, as well as participate in several academic groups.
What I Love about Rowland Hall: We love the incredible sense of community that Rowland Hall provides. There are lots of opportunities for parents and students to get involved. The teachers and faculty are amazing—they truly have taken the time to get to know each of our girls and have made learning fun and interactive. We also love the way Rowland Hall fosters an environment that is supportive of all kids.