Melissa Hamer

Happy Hands WF 2s Aide

Since 2024

Melissa Hamer Melissa Hamer graduated from Saint Xavier University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She worked as a 6th grade math and science teacher until starting a family. Melissa has spent the last several years caring for her two children and providing in home childcare. She is a longtime Lemont resident and a Happy Hands graduate! In her free time, Ms. Melissa loves to spend time with family and friends, bake, and do puzzles. This is her third year assisting in the 2s classes. With her calm, loving demeanor, she helps our youngest students get off on the right start.

Here are some of Ms. Melissa’s Favorite Things!  Favorite Color = pink; Snacks & Sweets = Cheez It’s, Sour Cream & Onion Chips, Chocolate Covered Almonds, any dessert; Drink = hot and iced tea; Fast Food = Jimmy John’s, Potbelly’s; Restaurant = Pierce Tavern, any Italian restaurant; Place to Shop: Target, Whole Foods, Home Goods; Hobbies: Cooking, Baking, Doing Puzzles

“My goal is to be a support for the teacher and get to know each student individually so I can help provide a safe, fun, and meaningful school experience for them.”