Melanie discovered mahjong in the summer of 2024 after gifting a tile set to her father. Realizing she’d need to teach him, she first had to learn the game herself. Luckily, she was hooked and found Michele’s videos early in her journey. Melanie is a lifelong board gamer and veteran homeschool teacher who uses the classical method to make learning approachable and fun. With a background in user assistance at Microsoft, she’s passionate about breaking down complex ideas into simple, teachable steps—making mahjong the perfect outlet to hone her instructional craft.

Student Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

In-Person Lesson Size: Any size with assistants

In-Person Groups:

Mahjong Mondays 

Join us every other Monday morning for open play games free of charge at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Thomasville. Email Melanie for dates and times! 

Fall Mini League

Melanie’s “School of Mahj” will be kicking off a fall mini league in Thomasville in September 2025, so sign up to be notified of all the details: http://eepurl.com/iXDZ-A

Microcredentials:

First Principles Promise: I promise to teach you the first principles of mah jongg using the official rules, giving you a strong foundation and the confidence to play with anyone, anywhere.

Variations Awareness Pledge: I pledge to distinguish house rules from the official rules and help you understand their impact so you can confidently adapt and enjoy the game anywhere.

Pride In Excellence Initiative