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Michelle was born in south San Antonio, TX under modest circumstances.  The first in her family to graduate with a college degree, she has a BA in Communications from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Go Road Runners! 

In 2017, Michelle entered the world of education. This new position opened her eyes to a view of how children think.  She has always been an avid writer since she was in grade school, but she attributes her recent writing to her time in the classroom. Reading books from all topics and aligning reading skills with classroom lessons is what motivated her to begin writing again. She recently transitioned to a role in higher education, but still loves writing for kids. 

In 2023, Michelle launched a podcast for kids and adults about Texas history, focusing on the stories students don't learn about in school. New episodes air every Monday.