Melissa earned her Bachelors of Science with a Mathematics emphasis from Kennesaw State University, and has been teaching at Shreiner Academy since 2004. She currently resides in Acworth with her husband Ryan, son Gavin, and four cats. Her cats are like their "kids" too, named Charlie, Spencer, Cali, and Gabby. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, reading, listening to music, and going to concerts.