Melissa Beckley resides in a small town in Kentucky. She is married to David, her husband of 32 years. She has three adult children, Christian (Lily), Adam and Amelia and a sweet Pekingnese named Ella. She taught Elementary School and Special Education for 23 years. After her teaching career, she received her Cosmetology certification and opened her own salon, where she was a hairstylist for three years. She is now retired with her husband and spends half of each year on the beach. She and her husband love traveling the world and spending time with family and friends.