Dr. Michael has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and an Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership.  He has worked on four different continents and has traveled to over 80 countries. He is a firm believer that there is no greater calling than being an educator. He is a trained AP English Literature teacher and is a certified English as an Additional Language (ELL) educator. Before he came to the TCIS, his specialization was in creating and organizing Gifted and Talented Education programs. He is passionate about Socratic Seminars, ways to encourage students to talk and have dialogue, and technology.