Michelle qualified with a Bachelors of Commerce from NUI, Galway in 2005.She went on to complete a Higher Diploma in Systems Analysis, and a Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management also from NUIG.

After a number of years working in retail, Michelle decided to follow her passion for education and learning and pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Michelle completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from NUIG, specialising in Business and Maths in 2012.

After qualifying as a teacher Michelle went on to teach in the UK for four years where she took on the role of Head of Business in The Matthew Arnold School in Staines. During this time Michelle was mentoring and training newly qualified teachers. Michelle taught Business, Accounting, Maths, and IT/Computer Science up to A-level as well as taking on the role of a tutor. Michelle returned to Galway (her home town) in 2017 and took up a position as teacher of Maths and Business and part-time SNA in the Presentation College, Currylea, Tuam. Due to her experience as a tutor Michelle was asked a to design a programme for Wellbeing to be carried out during tutor time for Junior Cycle students. After returning from the UK Michelle decided to peruse her passion for maths further and was recently awarded a Professional Diploma in Maths for Teaching from The University of Limerick.

In her spare time Michelle has a passion for the arts and was lead vocalist for The Wondertones, a 8 piece wedding band for a number of years before moving to the UK. She has also been known to thread the boards in principal roles with various musical societies across the city and county.

Michelle was delighted to join Galway Educate together Secondary School in it’s first year in the role of an SNA and join the teaching team in the school’s thrid year, embracing its innovative, 21st century approach to education as well as its restorative approach to building and maintaining good relationships within the school community. She is excited to be apart of the progress the school makes over the coming years.