She is a 2006 graduate from Vanguard University in Southern California, graduating with a BA in Business Administration, Teaching Credential, and a Masters in Education. In her 10 years of teaching she has developed a love for creating an engaging classroom environment, where all students are encouraged to develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Michelle is also a teacher author at applesandabcs.com where she shares teaching tips, teacher style, and curriculum for the primary classroom.