Meet Ms. Melissa, Leap-N-Learn Teacher

What is your education background?
I have a BA from Hamline University with a major in Religion and minor in Elementary Education. Received license in K - 6. 

What is your teaching background? 
I’ve taught kindergarten and 5th grade. When I had my son, I became the teacher in infant through preschool rooms. After doing that for a few years, I taught preschool and the after-school program at Epiphany Catholic School. 

What do you love most about teaching Leap-N-Learn at Jam Hops?
I love working with young children and getting to have those moments when they suddenly understand a new concept and you can see the joy of learning in their eyes. 

Who do you consider your family?
My family includes my husband, Joe, my children, Joey and Danielle, and our crazy dogs, Gypsy and Iris.

What are your hobbies away from Jam Hops?
I love to read, hike, and watch my daughter dance and my son play in the marching band for the University of Minnesota. 

What was your favorite thing to do as a kid?
I loved gymnastics the way my daughter loves dance. I pretty much lived at the gym.  

What kind of toppings would you put on your ice cream sundae?
Caramel for sure!