Michelle received her B.S. in Art Therapy from the College of New Rochelle and her M.S. and S.D.A. in Educational Administration form SUNY Brockport.  

Michelle has studied extensively in the art field and has received certification as a composite artist and forensic artist through Stuart Parks Forensic Associates. She has studied decorative arts with some of the finest international artists, including Pierre Finkelstein, Sean Crosby, Pascal Amblard, Michelle Nadai, Nicola Vigini and Robert Marx. She continually seeks out ways to improve her own skills, while also gaining new skills to teach to her students.