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MICHELLE
Artist Statement
My work is rooted in a deep desire to tell stories that often go unheard. I am drawn to the quiet moments, the in-between spaces, and the complexity of identity. Through my writing, I explore themes of relationships, spirituality, and transformation—especially as they relate to the Black experience, womanhood, and the search for community.
I believe art has the power to heal, to challenge, and to connect us. I am guided by intuition and reverence for the ancestors who came before me. Each of my stories is a conversation—between me and the page, between the past and the present, and between the reader and their own interior world.
Ultimately, I create to make sense of the world and to offer a space where others might feel seen.
MICHELLE
A Little About Me
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Since some people call me Dr. Michelle, I've been questioned about my educational background. I have an earned Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations from The University of Florida. A Master's Degree in English Education from Nova Southeastern University, and a Master of Fine Arts (Creative Writing) from Sierra Nevada College, which is now part of The University of Nevada. My undergraduate degree is from Bethune-Cookman College where I studied Mass Communication.
Through the years, I have taught, been a higher education administrator, a yoga teacher, a flight attendant, and a television host.
I am married and have amazing and talented adult children and two beautiful granddaughters.
I'm originally from Indianapolis, Indiana but I moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Central Florida.​
I'm also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
My favorite authors are Toni Morrison and J. California Cooper.