MELISSA THOMASMelissa Thomas created Every Number has a Story shortly after retiring from Gwinnett County Public Schools in 2020. She holds a B.Ed. in middle grades education from the University of Georgia, a M.Ed. in middle grades education from Brenau University and an Ed.S. in math from Nova Southeastern University. She taught middle school math and English for 14 years and high school math for 16 years. She currently teaches high school math online. Mrs. Thomas has two children, four grandchildren, and seven dogs who keep her busy! Her passion for writing and her love of reading and math continue to inspire new book ideas. Read More Read Less