About Melinda

I was an apartment manager of a 128 unit property while I raised 4 children. They are now 32, 25, 24 and 20. They all graduated from high school and went to college. 2 have graduated and 2 are still attending. I was a single mother for most of their lives and people use to warn me "it goes by so fast" and at the time in my mind I think " I wish it would" and I blinked and they were gone. I miss spending time playing, learning and exploring with children. I like all ages but babies, toddlers up to age 9 and teenagers are my favorite. I am patient beyond belief and have a warm positive attitude. I am constantly thinking of ways to stay one step ahead of the kids and pay attention to their body language and tones so that often I know what they need before they do. This builds trust and that opens the door to learning. I. Never let my kids watch cable and often read to them. My oldest majored in English Literature and one of my daughters wants to be a children's librarian.