Michele is beginning her eighteenth year in education. She began her career in the West Memphis School District. . Michele has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters degree in Special Education from Arkansas State University.  She also has a state endorsement for Career Preparation and is ceritifed as a Special Education Director. She has taught  biology, environmental science, middle level science, college and career readiness, and resourse math and English. She is also a certified dyslexia interventionist. Michele has been married to her husband, David, for 24 years. David is employeed by the Arkansas National Guard at Fort Chaffee.  They have two children, Bradley who works for the Air National Guard, and Hugh, who is in 10th grade at Alma High School.