After Growing up in Delaware, Ohio, Melissa headed to BGSU to receive her Bachelors in Education and, more importantly, met her husband whom she was fortunate to have shared 38 wonderful years with. Raising two beautiful children Kristen and Dustin, to successful hard working happy adults is a beautiful source of pride for Melissa and she adores that they have blessed her with four amazing grandchildren! After spending 39 years in education, teaching preschoolers and high school students who wanted to become teachers, Melissa is well versed in working with people. In addition to her career as an educator, she also spent years planning graduation and awards ceremonies, organizing school dances and bloodmobile drives, and enjoyed being a cheerleading advisor and assistant athletic director! Building her dream home piqued her interest in real estate and now she is ready to assist others with buying or building a dream home of their own. When asked why she felt real estate was the perfect fit for her, she had this to say, "Everyone deserves a happy place, our homes are so important to our well being! I love design and home decorating and showing homes is truly a pleasure. I am excited for a new journey! Whether you are a kindergarten teacher or a real estate agent, you know when you’re doing good work….. you are passionate about it! Hoping to walk through the door of your new home with you!" Call Melissa for all your real estate needs... you will be happy you did.