Michael is the Head of School at Cliff Valley School in Atlanta. He has experience teaching at all levels pre-kindergarten through college, and he has taught in independent schools overseas and in the US. The experiences he collected teaching such a wide range of students provide him with a global perspective on the process of education and a strong understanding of how students learn and develop. Michael earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University. He also holds the following degrees: BA and MA in Germanic Studies, BS in Education, MAE in Educational Administration, and MS in Curriculum and Instruction.