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Alumni Spotlight: Melissa DeJesus

Why I Chose CMU

CMU alumna, Melissa DeJesus (BS '01, MA '09) is an elementary teacher in the Ann Arbor School District. In the video below, Melissa explains why she chose to attend Central Michigan University, how that decision helped shape who she is and helped get her to where she is today.

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