Ever wonder what happens in the private world of middle schoolers?

As a mom, this new territory can be tricky and terrifying for you to navigate, too.  It’s difficult knowing when to “step in” and when to “step out” of your child’s social experience.

I’m here to help.

Michelle in the Middle is where it all starts.  Here you’ll find expert resources, timely insights, and a fun place to take a break from your busy day.  Plus, I promise, I will never roll my eyes at you.

You can begin creating this world today by signing up for my monthly email.  When you do, I’ll send you a present.  (You’ve had a hard day, haven’t you? You deserve a present!)  When you sign up, you’ll receive my Problem Solving Path™, a free guide to helping your child develop expert problem solving skills while still staying connected to you for support.

Sound good?  What are you waiting for? C’mon, I saved you a seat at the cool kids’ table! 

Michelle is a skilled and creative writer, speaker and organizer. We hired Michelle to write a curriculum based on our established Girlology programs. She thoroughly researched our programs, attended one, met with us and asked great questions, and it was clear that she completely “got it” when it came to preserving our voice and our message in the curriculum. We will continue to use Michelle as our curriculum writer as we expand our offerrings. I highly recommend her as a knowledgeable, punctual, creative and insightful professional educator and curriculum writer. She’s also very funny and a blast to work with! – Drs. Melisa Holmes and Trish Hutchison, Co-Founders of Girlology

I gladly endorse Michelle’s work.  Her program, Hero’s Pursuit, is exactly the kind of work I hope will be done for boys.” – Dr. Michael Thompson, author of 8 books on adolescent development including Raising Cain and internationally recognized expert on boys.

Michelle has provided workshops for faculty, students and parents of Palisades Episcopal School. Her wisdom about middle level students provides comfort and understanding for both parents and teachers. Her presentations are powerful and insightful. She inparts her knowledge in a witty manner that makes these very important and sometimes frighting topics fun and engaging. As a Head of School, I am pleased to have Michelle as a resource for our school community.” - Kerin Hughes, Head of School at Palisades Episcopal School

Michelle has provided excellent curriculum for our school’s weekly hour “activity” period that focuses on students making excellent choices and in providing preteens and teens with tools to deal with conflict and “friend” issues. She has also provided excellent professional development for our teaching staff in this area. I deeply appreciate the work she has done in this area!” – Pam Espinosa, Principal Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Michelle is awesome–creative, cutting-edge and relevant. She’s great in front of a group or working one-on-one. I love working with her!” - Mary Tribble, Chief of Event Planning at Charlotte DNC 2012

Michelle and I were guests on a talk show regarding the media’s affect on girls in America. Michelle is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about the problems our girls face but more importantly she is focused on bringing solutions that are key in helping guide girls to their heart’s path.” - Nicole Clark, Director of Cover Girl Culture Documentary

My first experience working with Michelle resulted in total awe! She is incredibly talented and skilled . . . not to mention an inspiration through the work she engages in. I believe she is a natural leader, yet quite humble in her approach. I highly recommend her for any collaboration!” - Randall Hitt, Director of Marketing and Communications, Girls Rock The House