Born and raised in Texas, Melanie was always a "dramatic" girl, and enjoyed being on the stage, whether it was acting, singing or dancing.  She attended The University of Texas at Austin where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance, with a concentration in acting.  

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After 10 years of being a High School Theatre Arts director in Texas, Melanie and her husband set off on an adventure to be expats in the UAE.  Melanie was hired as the Drama teacher at the American school, where she taught IB Theatre I and II, and had the opportunity to take a group of students to study Drama in New Delhi.  A few years later, the school principal approached Melanie about creating a new teaching position within Elementary school as the Drama and Dance Specialist teacher.  This was an offer she couldn't refuse!  She developed the curriculum for this new position, and implemented instruction for 5 different course preparations.

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Melanie has recently relocated with her family to the Belfast area and is enjoying the cooler weather and green grass (which is a definite contrast to life in the desert!)

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Additional Certifications:

In 2012 Melanie earned her 200 RYT Certificate from Alpha Omega Yoga in Dallas, Texas. She is a recognised yoga instructor through the Yoga Alliance.  Melanie has received additional children's yoga training through the GroovyKids Yoga method, led by Greville Henwood.

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Melanie is also a member of the ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network), and is licensed to teach Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Jr.

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Additional Information:

Melanie is First Aid and CPR certified through the American Red Cross and can provide an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Form upon request.

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