MELISSA DEMARCANTONIO

Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a background in social work. Excelled in crisis intervention and fostering multicultural competence, significantly enhancing student well-being and academic success. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration and creative expression skills, driving positive outcomes in diverse settings.

• Licensed Social Worker, 07/31/24, The State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board
• 5-Year Professional Pupil Services License, 10/31/24, OHIO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

• PTO Board Member, 08/01/21, 05/31/24, Hyde Park School PTO, Fundraising Chair (2022-2023): Responsible for overseeing all of the PTO's fundraisers., Run Club Coach (2021-2022): Encourages children (Kindergarten-2nd grade) to exercise by providing running activities and other fun games., Pumpkin Chuck Coordinator (2022-2024): Responsible for setting the strategy for the event, maintaining the master calendar, recruiting and supervising committee chairs, obtaining permits, and running all the meetings., Spring Celebration Art Auction Coordinator (2021-2024): Coordinated and helped create grade level artwork auctioned off at the school Spring Celebration.
• BAMC Board Member, 07/01/18, 07/31/20, Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary, San Antonio, TX, Provided support to patients throughout the military community through service projects, special morale-boosting programs, and annual welfare grants., Held various board positions including Volunteer Manager and Socials., Popcorn Cart Coordinator: Purchased and managed supplies for the Popcorn Cart located in the Medical Mall of Brooke Army Medical Center.
• Leadership NEISD Class of 2019, 08/01/19, 05/31/20, Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, Educated the community about the district's ins and outs.
• Arts In Education Coordinator, 08/01/18, 05/31/20, Northwood Elementary School: Created and implemented the visual art program at Northwood Elementary School., Created grade-level art/art history lesson plans for grades K-5.
• PTA, 08/17,05/20 Northwood Elementary School: Spring Carnival Student Art Auction coordinator and volunteer coordinator.

• Spending quality time with my husband and children
• Cooking for family and friends
• Home decorating and gardening
• Walking my dog
• Zip lining in new and different places

The Dater Clothing Closet, Created a space for students needing clothing, shoes, undergarments, and winter accessories to shop for free without feeling like they are receiving charity., Created a donation list based on apparel suitable for teenage students and set parameters on what could and could not be donated., Incorporated clothing racks and shelving to create a space for students to 'shop' free of charge for clothing and apparel that best fits their personal style.

 The City of Norwood, Marsh Park Historical Marker, Worked with a collaborative group to help establish a historical marker at Marsh Park in the City of Norwood. 

Northwood Elementary School Arts in Education Project, Established and executed the visual art program at Northwood Elementary School to address the absence of a traditional art teacher., This project was designed to establish a volunteer-run art program to address the absence of a traditional art teacher and advocate the benefits of visual arts for children's social and emotional well-being.

• International Golden Key Honor Society, 12/31/10, Old Dominion University
• Old Dominion Research Symposium Selected Presenter, 01/31/11, Old Dominion University
• The Texas PTA Lifetime Membership Award, 12/31/19

• Interested in working with students with ADHD and Executive Dysfunction.
• Working on ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) certification.

• Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership award, 2019.

Received the Honorary Life Membership Award which is one of the highest forms of recognition by the Texas PTA for creating and implementing the Arts in Education program at Northwood Elementary School, San Antonio Texas.