She retired as a principal of a high school for juvenile delinquents
and was the author of the book Crisis Alert System Implementation,
prior to becoming a screenwriter and actor.
Franklin, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina (September 2005)
Dr. Mel lives in the New Orleans area with her husband
and daughters. (August 2005)
Dr. Mel lives on the Gulf Coast in Alabama after
Hurricane Katrina did major damage to the home and area. (December 2006)