Melissa comes to us from Choctaw, OK where she grew up in Harrah United Methodist Church. She has been married to Patrick since 2004, who is the Associate Director of Bands at Cooper High School, since 2008, where he teaches the Percussion department and they have two children, Collin and Dorothy.
Melissa was formally the Director of Youth and Family Ministries at Elmwood West UMC for 8 years and is super excited for new challenges and opportunities at FUMC Youth! She is also involved with Jackson Elementary and Girl Scouts of USA at the Service Unit and Troop level and loves to sew.
Melissa's goal serving with youth is to be a safe place for them to grow and learn about Christ as they navigate through maturing into compassionate and caring adults.
Melissa was formally the Director of Youth and Family Ministries at Elmwood West UMC for 8 years and is super excited for new challenges and opportunities at FUMC Youth! She is also involved with Jackson Elementary and Girl Scouts of USA at the Service Unit and Troop level and loves to sew.
Melissa's goal serving with youth is to be a safe place for them to grow and learn about Christ as they navigate through maturing into compassionate and caring adults.