Melissa Cercone

Former Music Specialist and Arts Instructor

My name is Melissa Cercone. I have my BSW from USF and I am currently enrolled in their MSW program in hopes to pursue my passion of play therapy work with children with mental health conditions as well as developmental disabilities. I am currently doing case management at USF through the Early Steps program. I have a lifelong love of music, and a journey of using music as a therapy tool that has changed my life.

May 9, 2024

Ep 46- Emergency meeting of The Tortured Swiftie Department

Shayna and Kathy had to call an emergency meeting of The Tortured Swiftie Department by bringing back several return guests to discuss Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department. You might remember Kayla and Melo...

Guests: Melissa Cercone , Melody Granzow , Kayla Newman

Nov. 16, 2022

Ep 22- You need to calm down- using sound and music to help with emotional regulation.

Creating soothing sensory experiences are an integral part of developing individualized coping skills and self-care. This is the first in our series on our senses and we talk about sound and music. Shayna and Kathy welcome 3 ...

Guests: Emily Febo , Megan Reichenbach (she/her) , Melissa Cercone