About The Owners

Michelle Malizioso became the owner of Discovery Point #3 – Howell Ferry in July 2008. Her dream was to work with children and make a positive impact in their lives through education and provide a high quality environment for them to thrive. Since she has become the owner, she achieved National Accreditation for the center from the National Association for the Education of Young Children in 2009. In 2013, she was awarded the President’s Award by Discovery Point Franchising. The center also received the High Five Excellence Award in 2012.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She and her husband Greg have three children Joshua, Justin and Brooke. As a mother of three children who attend Discovery Point, her motto is “Think Like a Parent.”