Biography

Melissa holds a B.A. in Music History and Literature from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has over 20 years of experience working for non-profit organizations in marketing, communication, sales, and audience development.  

Melissa, her husband, David, and their children, Sarah and Laura,  joined the St. Catherine’s Montessori community in 2007. Sarah is a graduate of the SCM High School class of 2021 and Laura is a 10th-year in the High School.  Melissa and David feel blessed to have found St. Catherine's, which they believe has prepared their children academically, but also focuses on the development of the whole child by meeting their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs.

Melissa enjoys traveling, showcasing the cuisine and culture of south Louisiana, and rooting for the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers. Since 1996, her family has lived in Houston and is forever grateful to all those that have helped this “Louisiana Girl” call Texas home. She has added Texas barbeque, Tex-Mex, the Houston Texans, and Houston’s performing arts and museums to her lists of “loves”.