Melissa has spent 25 years as a teacher and athletic trainer at Goochland High School, where she continues to teach and now helps coach the Unified Track & Field team for the USA Games. What makes her most proud is the support and encouragement she receives from her family. Outside of school and sports, Melissa enjoys volunteering at an animal shelter and with Goochland CARES, hiking, kayaking, spending time with her family, solving puzzles, and reading. A fun fact about Melissa is that she can tap dance.