Serivce and Experience

•   Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public relations from Ball State University

• Master of Education from Valparaiso University 

• Member of the Valparaiso Teacher’s Association 

• Teacher with Valparaiso Community Schools since 2014 

• Served as the Thomas Jefferson Middle school Student Council sponsor and the Parent Teacher Student Association Teacher Liasion while teaching at Thomas Jefferson Middle School

• Currently serves as the Valparaiso High School Student Council sponsor 

• Currently serves as the Valparaiso High School Freshman Class sponsor  

• Temple Israel Board Secretary - Member of Temple Israel for over 15 years 

• Serves on the Valparaiso Fire Territory Board as Board Secretary

• Member of Tri Kappa 

Prior to Michelle's teaching career, her experience and skills come from a variety of office and management positions in the construction and telecom industries.

•  Project Management – Planning, organizing, and overseeing projects to ensure tasks are completed on time and within scope, including coordinating between departments, setting goals, and tracking progress. 

•  Accounts Payable and Receivable – Managing outgoing payments, verifying invoices, tracking incoming payments, and maintaining financial records. 

•  Office Manager – Supervising staff, managing office resources, implementing office policies, and improving operational efficiency. 

•  Tax Preparation – Preparing tax returns, reviewing financial records, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. 

•  Payroll – Processing employee paychecks, managing payroll records, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. 

•  Profit and Loss Reports – Preparing and analyzing financial statements to assess business performance. 

•  Bank Balance Management – Monitoring and reconciling bank account balances to ensure accurate financial records. 

•  Executive Assistant – Providing high-level administrative support to executives, managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence. 

•  Corporate Travel Coordinator – Planning and organizing travel arrangements for corporate employees, including booking flights, accommodations, and transportation, while ensuring compliance with company travel policies. 

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