Melba Kendrick is the practice manager and is a graduate of Spelman College with a B.A. in Spanish and from Auburn University with a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Teaching Spanish. Before joining the family practice in June of 2006, she taught high school Spanish for over 10 years. She has studied in many different countries including the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru. Melba is the wife of Dr. Rick and enjoys spending time with her family including her daughter, Elena, her son, Noah, and her baby girl, Gianna. She also enjoys volunteering within the community and her church, traveling, and home renovation projects.