ABOUT MELANIE

Melanie Brown is a lifelong Topeka resident and graduate of Shawnee Heights High School class of 1993 and Washburn University class of 1998. She holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts with certification to teach. She also holds a Master’s of Science in Education from Arkansas State University.

Melanie married Chad Brown in 1999. He, too, is a Shawnee Heights graduate, class of 1990. She and Chad have lived on the SE side of Topeka all of their lives. They have a special fondness and strong sense of community with SE Topeka. They have two sons, Caleb and Cooper who have also attended Shawnee Heights.

Melanie and Chad are both teachers. Chad teaches and coaches for Topeka Public Schools at Jardine Middle School. He coaches football, basketball, track, and previously baseball and track at Highland Park High School. 

Melanie has been an Art teacher since 1998 for Topeka Public Schools, starting at Jardine Middle School and moving to Highland Park High School in 2005. Melanie has taught all forms of Art, the last several years teaching Graphic Design and Photography. She holds certification in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. 

Through teaching and coaching Melanie and Chad have developed relationships with families all over Topeka. 

In the spring of 2025 Melanie became a licensed REALTOR. As she nears retirement from teaching she looks forward to a new and exciting career in Real Estate. 

Melanie enjoys cooking, crafting, and teaching indoor cycling, as well as watching her sons in their activities. Cooper is a member of the Shawnee Heights bowling team. While Caleb is an assistant coach for the Shawnee Heights baseball program.

Melanie is looking forward to this next chapter and helping people find their next place to call home!