Allen, Melissa

Position:

Fine Arts Coordinator, Orchestra Director, Elementary Music

Degree(s):

BA: Otterbein College
BME: Otterbein College
MME: Capital University

Church Home:

Calvary Bible Church, Delaware

At DCS Since:

2016

Experience Since:

2000

Favorite Bible Verse:

Psalm 94:19, ESV: "When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul."

Originally From:

Originally Aurora, Colorado, but we moved to Gahanna when I was 9, and I’ve been an Ohioan ever since.

Why I came to DCS:

My children attend DCS, and I was so pleased with the biblical worldview that was taught, the high rigor of academics, the variety of opportunities and classes available, and the service-minded aspect of the classes. It was one of the greatest blessings of my life to be able to teach my own children and be at the same school. I am so honored to be a part of Delaware Christian School.

When I was younger I wanted to:

Well, when I was really young, I wanted to work at Taco Bell and be a dentist! But, my parents are both music teachers, and I knew when I started to play the violin in 4th grade that music was my passion and something I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

Hobbies/Interests outside of DCS:

Music (of course), reading, beekeeping, chicken-keeping(?), baking, cooking, hiking, being with my family (most of all!)