Melonee Ferguson is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and has resided in Clermont, Florida since 2002.

Melonee earned a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Management. She is passionate about mentoring and fostering relationships with youth. She believes supporting youth with self-esteem and personal confidence will help them to identify their strengths to be able to build a platform to cultivate their understanding of their self-worth. She motivates youth to strive for excellence , especially in sports. She encourages academic excellence, health and self-care with a winning mindset. 

She has worked in corporate world for several years in the area of Investor Relations. She led prayer groups and bible study during lunch breaks with coworkers whom she formed a sisterhood with still to this day, before transitioning to the field of education. She continued her journey in education from the classroom to administration and the district office.

She was recognized for her leadership skills and was selected as Next to Lead in Education Leadership.  Melonee is an active Literacy Committee member. She enjoys selecting culturally relevant books to captivate the hearts of at-risk youth and family members to encourage reading at home. She instills that each family member that attends a literacy event takes home a free book of their choice. Also, Melonee is tuned-in with students that are underprivileged, providing them with a strong sense of confidence.

She provides the youth with necessities for self-care in support of school special events and awards ceremonies.  Melonee has built a professional relationship with local companies to support her personal initiatives in youth development.  She is married and mother of two young adults. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, traveling and listening to her eclectic playlist including jazz.