Contributors

Melissa Smallwood {Founder, Editor}

Melissa is a busy mom of four {20, 18, 15 and 14} and Mimi to 15 month old Sweet Pea.  She has lived in the Eastern Panhandle for 16 years and is proud to raise her children in this historically rich and beautiful area.  Melissa is a social worker turned professional organizer turned writer, blogger and advocate for teen moms.  When not writing, shuttling kids to sports and other extra-curricular activities, she can be found on the back of her husband’s Harley, taking in the scenery of wild and wonderful West Virginia.

Nathan Cherry {Political Columnist}

Nathan A. Cherry lives in Bunker Hill with his wife and two children. He is a contributing blogger for the Family Policy Council of West Virginia as well as Eastern Panhandle Moms. Nathan is the Generations Pastor at Harvest Pointe Community Church in Charles Town, West Virginia where he serves to connect folks into places of service both within the church and in the community.

Dawn Rix {Special Needs Parenting Columnist}

Dawn Rix is a local mom of two children, including Steven who is living with Autism.  She is a master hair stylist and owner of Salon Resilience in Inwood, WV.  Dawn is also a well known recording artist and vocalist.  Eastern Panhandle Moms is excited to welcome her as our newest contributor.  She will write monthly on the topic of parenting a child with special needs.