Hello! I’m Melanie.

I am a published author, educator and journalist with over ten years of experience producing feel-good, human-interest content across various media outlets and platforms.

I am a creative professional, dog-mom and human-mom (to the most amazing little boy on the planet). My most recent project is creating and building Gift Book Girl, a blog and soon-to-be Etsy shop that provides gift-seekers with gifting advice and downloadable art. In addition to that, I have been producing some multimedia content that showcases positive stories surrounding the school district where I teach Television Production. I put great focus on showing gratitude toward educators through feature storytelling – something very important in 2020.

Finally, I am hoping to finish up two novels that I started writing when I began teaching in 2016. One was inspired by the sweet connection and special bond developed between a father and daughter on the softball field, as I experienced with my dad as a coach and have seen so many other times through stories I have produced. The second project is a tale of overcoming grief through running and an unexpected friendship.

About Me

When I came out of the womb many years ago the doctor yelled, “It’s a cheerleader!” Of course, my story has a bit more to it than that after growing up the only girl among three brothers. A three-sport athlete in high school, I have managed to transform my passion for playing sports as a feminine tomboy into sharing feel-good stories as a hard-working professional.

Educational Content

I was the type of student who loved school. I loved being on a college campus, meeting new people and having intellectual and philosophical conversations with others. I enjoyed being in the classroom, challenging myself and learning new things. These qualities are what led me to pursue a career in storytelling.

The Patriot League

As the first Patriot League Network correspondent and primary host, I was the face of the digital network that connected ten reputable academic institutions and full-time Patriot League members, including Army West Point, The United States Naval Academy, Colgate University, Boston University, Holy Cross, Loyola University Maryland, American University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University and Bucknell University.