Michelle Sturm is a mentor educator with more than 20 years of teaching and publishing experience. She holds a master's degree in Elementary Education and specializes in reading, writing, and phonics instruction. She is trained in both the International Baccalaureate and English for Speakers of Other Languages programs. In addition, she collaborated with state policymakers to develop essential learning standards and frameworks that are implemented in classrooms across the state. Michelle lives in Georgia with her husband, two children, and mischievous pup, Griffy.