Since receiving her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from the University of Minnesota, Miss Melinda has sung with a variety of professional groups including the Dale Warland Singers in Minneapolis, Virginia Opera chorus, Houston Grand Opera chorus, Houston Chamber Choir, the Philadelphia Singers and VoxAmaDeus. Miss Melinda has held soloist positions with a variety of churches, and currently sings with Grace United Methodist Church in Wilmington. In addition to singing, Miss Melinda loves teaching music to young children! Miss Melinda has completed all of the training for both Kindermusik and Musikgarten programs and has a Level 1 certification from ECMMA. In 1995, Miss Melinda started Clear Lake Kindermusik in Houston. Miss Melinda has worked full-time for The Music School of Delaware since 2006, as the Early Childhood Department Head. This is Miss Melinda’s 17th year teaching the wonderful children at St. Mary’s Preschool.