Melody graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Literature and Secondary Education from the University of Wisconsin and Elementary Education from Brenau University. She is certified K-5 with ESOL Endorsement.
In 1987 she joined the faculty at Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool and taught as a four year old teacher for 12 years. In 2000 she joined the faculty of Fair Oaks Elementary School in Cobb County and taught for 22 years as a classroom teacher and as a reading interventionist at Fair Oaks, Belmont Hills and City View.
She enjoys gardening, watching tennis and spending time with her grandchildren.