Hello! I’m Mrs. Melkerson. I live in Novelty with my husband and family. I have a daughter (Micaela), a son (Trey), four bonus-sons (Ryan, Kevin, Brendon, & Preston), and a bonus-daughter (Ashley). We also have two Aussiedoodle dogs, a cat, and a pond full of fish.
I grew up in Georgia and went to college in North Carolina where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education. My first teaching position was at a private school. I took a few years off to stay home with my little ones and concurrently worked on Ohio’s PreK-3 licensure and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction through Cleveland State University, and later an Educational Specialist degree in Administration.
I became a Cardinal in 2000. Over the years I’ve taken additional coursework at Lake Erie College that lead to a K-12 Reading Endorsement and a Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist license. I’ve primarily been in first grade, but have also taught kindergarten, second grade, and worked as a literacy specialist. First grade is my true love… there’s nothing better than helping a child become a fluent reader! I look forward to learning more about your child and family this year and partnering with you to help them reach their potential!