Congratulations to our Newest Partner . . .
Meg Risser 
Meg Risser was born in Toledo, OH, to a close-knit family that included two sisters and a brother. Her father was a salesman and her mother was a teacher. She describes her childhood as “magical” with the family enjoying each other’s company in their home as well as on camping trips.
Meg attended the Georgia-Peabody College for Teachers as well as Belmont University and the Scarritt College for Christian Workers. She specialized in Early Childhood, Whole Child Music, Divergent Thinking and Diversity. Her education has led her to teaching positions in numerous capacities including public and private schools, churches, synagogues, and workshops.
In addition to her formal education, she also formulated a strong musical interest with an emphasis on vocals. Her music studies led to more teaching as she became a piano instructor and helped pupils to foster their own musical interests.
Meg is an active member at the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin and is very excited to continue helping other Partner Families through her church’s Habitat ministry. First Presbyterian has been very supportive of Meg and has become her family, offering much-needed support through good times and bad.
For many years, Meg worked with really young children and she is excited and grateful to build her home with the Habitat High Organization. “It’s incredible to see young people honorably and sacrificially working in a partnership with me. Together we’re creating not just my new home but my dream come true.”
“My friends are real treasures and we are making so many plans for my house.” Meg’s plans include enjoying the company of and getting to know her new neighbors, especially the young children. She looks forward to playing her piano which she has not been able to do at her apartment. “Making music joyfully is God’s gift to me and now I have the freedom to enjoy music in my new home.”
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