As Founder and Owner of Smart Me Company, an educational resources organization for children in Pre-K through 5th Grade, Melanie's great passion is to give every child, regardless of their circumstances, the opportunity to build strong, early learning skills in math and reading.
Inspiration from her beautiful, "special-made" daughter, Melia, along with her visionary perspective, equipped Melanie to design and create an exceptional product line of innovative and effective resources to help children, especially children with special learning needs, learn, grow, and thrive to reach their full potential. Products include a library of self-published Math and Reading/Language Arts workbooks, LEARNing Buddies™ plush toys, puzzles, a learning app, brand apparel, and much more.
Melanie's educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the University Of Oklahoma College Of Law, and a B.A. in Mathematics from Hampton University in Virginia.  Her Mathematics and teaching related work background includes:  
- Math Teacher
- Regional Coordinator of NASA funded
  STEM program
- Founder and Director of home-based   afterschool program
- Long-term Substitute Math Teacher
- Math Tutor
- Founder and Director of the Smart Me   Afterschool Tutoring Program

Melia is a youth leader, advocate, and motivational presence who inspires others through perseverance, joy, and confidence. As a young woman with Down syndrome, Melia openly shares that learning may come with challenges, but she models what is possible when determination meets support and encouragement. She is well-spoken, hardworking, and has held steady employment since receiving her high school diploma, continuing to thrive as an active and contributing member of society. Melia is a proud spokesperson for Smart Me Company, founded by her mother, Melanie, and she has become a beloved face of the Smart Me brand through educational videos that teach children letters, colors, reading, and math.
In addition, Melia is honored to serve as a GiGi’s Playhouse-Charlotte Ambassador, where she offers leadership and encouragement to individuals and families throughout the community. Melia lives out her personal message of hope for all—Learn. Grow. Thrive—and continues to be a shining example of what it means to lead with purpose.

Smart Me Smarties are children 2 years old to 5th grade.
Smart Me Smarties are children with Down syndrome, autism, developmental delays, children with unique circumstances that create learning challenges - ANY child who can benefit from extra practice and review to build confidence and strong foundational skills in learning.
Smart Me Smarties are young, vibrant people who are showing the world that Learning Has NO Boundaries! They want to learn. They want to grow. They want to thrive to be the best they can be and as smart as they can be.
Smart Me Smarties are curious, and when given the appropriate resources, they try and keep trying, despite their circumstances, to build confidence and healthy self-esteem.
Smart Me Smarties embrace Continuous Learning, which helps them develop a lifelong love of learning and build a broader knowledge base in order to reach their full potential.