Hi my
name is Melissa Haynes and I am excited to be one of the DB Mentors for this
Transition Institute. A few years ago I came to a Transition Institute and
still keep in touch with some of the same people. I know you will have a great
experience!
I was
born and grew up in New Jersey. I went to a mainstream school for 14 years and
then moved to Florida in 2004. I graduated from Florida School for the Deaf and
the Blind in 2009. I was on honor roll every year and won 2nd runner up and 1st
runner up in the high school talent pageant. I went to three different colleges
in a few years, but I am not finished yet. One day, I will come back to school!
I
was invited to the “invitation only" Deaf Olympics in 2008 for Martial
Arts in Taiwan, where I won the bronze medal. I have 8 years of martial arts
training and also have a black belt. I used to be martial arts instructor
assistant.
I
met my soul mate in Alabama and I have been married for three years and have a
two year old son who keeps me very busy. We have lived in Alabama for over two
years. I am a stay at home mom and I enjoy riding my tricycle and walking with
my son in his stroller daily.
In
the addition, I have a job at Publix as Front Clerk Service (bagger). I pack
foods and items in plastic or brown paper bag for customers. I carry out to
their cars as my pleasure.
Also
I just set up my photography business. Photography is truly my passion! I can
see amazing pictures in my eyes. Be prepared for pictures from me! Here is my
photography website:
I
also enjoy doing crafts and adult coloring books. I am an “open book” so feel
free to ask me anything! I have an Usher
Syndrome type 1, and have some vision and use a cane at night. I use ASL to
communicate. I am an advocate for Deaf-Blind rights and feel we can do
anything!
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