Michelle, a native of Sumter, SC has been a resident of Newton County since 2005. She earned her BS in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology. When her family moved to Covington, Michelle worked as a school-based SLP in Rockdale and Newton Counties. Michelle has been an active volunteer with the PTO at Newton County STEAM Academy since 2011, serving many roles over the years including Hospitality Chair, Partners in Education Chair, and 2 two-year terms as President. Michelle and her husband Mike have two kids who are products of Newton County Schools and she is excited to bring her skills to NEF.