Melissa Christen-Rhodes, 30, of Saint Paul, Minnesota, passed Friday, May 17, 2019. Melissa was born to Dorothy Riley-Rhodes on March 5, 1989. She was the loving sister of Latorra Rhodes.

Melissa graduated from North Springs Charter High School in 2008 and received a degree from Metropolitan State University in 2012. Melissa worked at St. Paul Youth Services. She also volunteered at the St. Paul Youth Services in 2014-2019 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. In [Year] she was honored with the Best Teacher of 2015.