Team Details

Melissa Ramel is in her 21st year teaching and coaching in secondary schools. This is her third year at Ravenscroft where she teaches Middle School Social Studies and is also the departmentment chair. Melissa grew up in Northern Nevada and attended Reno High School where she was a 4-year starter on the varsity basketball team and lettered twice in track & field. She scored +1,000 points during her high school basketball career, was the Nevada State Player of the Year in 2000, and was inducted into the RHS Hall of Fame in 2013. She earned a full ride athletic scholarship to the University of San Diego where she played basketball while earning her Bachelors of Arts in History. Melissa was a two-time All-WCC Academic First-Team member and team captain. While completing her student teaching, she served as the graduate assistant for USD. Throughout her teaching career, she has coached basketball, softball, track & field, lacrosse, and volleyball. Athletics runs deep in Melissa's family as her grandfather (Oregon State), father (University of Nevada), and brother (University of Louisville) each played D-1 college basketball, and all three coached in the college ranks. Melissa's two children, Adalyn (2035) and Matthew (2038), both attend Ravenscroft.

Sydney Burr, a Raleigh native, has been passionate about volleyball from a young age, playing the sport throughout her childhood and dedicating over 12 years to the game. With 8 years of competitive team experience and additional years playing recreationally, Sydney has built both skill and a deep love for the sport. She is a graduate from Appalachian State University (2019) and will receive her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Wake Forest University this December. Beyond the court, Sydney has been teaching for 6 years, bringing her teamwork, leadership, and dedication into the classroom as well. Her commitment to growth, collaboration, and perseverance shines through in both her teaching career and athletic journey.