Melissa is  President and owner of Legacy Academy, Inc. In her role as president, she has successfully overseen the development and opening of every Legacy Academy for Children early care and education center throughout several states. Melissa is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and has had a successful career in banking, managing a billion dollar wholesaler of mortgage loans. She has successfully overseen SBA loan applications with her franchisees. Melissa received Governor Sonny Purdue’s appointment to the Georgia Early Care and Learning Board in 2005. Melissa and her husband served as the owners of Legacy Academy for Children in Oakwood, Georgia from 1997 to 2002. Under Frank and Melissa Turner’s leadership, they successfully achieved NAEYC Accreditation in 2000. This hands-on operational experience has proven to be a huge asset as they support new owners. Frank and Melissa Turner are the proud parents of two children – two huge reasons for their decision to commit to the early care and education industry.

Mary earned her Bachelor’s degree in business from the University of North Georgia. She started her career in childcare in 1997 with the opening of the very first Legacy Academy. She has always been a strong advocate for quality care and education for children as well as education on the importance and urgency of brain development before the age of 5. She is proficient in state licensing as well as NAEYC accreditation and has been hands on with school set up and opening. She held a secondary career in the Hall County school system as an elementary school substitute teacher. Her love for children and early childhood development is a strong force and drive in her decision to once again serve at Legacy Academy where she can help teachers and families with communities of learning and offer the quality education that each child deserves.

Eunice Dontfraid has over 12 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She has spent her career providing high-quality care and education in childcare settings and supporting schools with state licensing, NAEYC accreditation and maintaining Legacy Academy standards. Eunice attended Liberty University and studied Psychology and Music. Musical Art and Education has always been a passion that she continuously strives to share. Her goal is to serve Legacy Academy schools, families, and communities by providing an opportunity to give children quality education that every child deserves.

Jennifer Delfin has been in the Early Childhood Education Field for over 20 years. She has worked in every aspect of a childcare center and understands the importance of quality childcare for children and their families. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a minor in Mass Communication and Elective Studies in Education from Shenandoah University. Jennifer believes that while ages 0-5 are the most important in a child’s development, it is an often underserved and under-supported field. She is excited to support franchisees, school directors, and teachers to ensure that quality education starts in infancy and lasts through graduation.