Michael Porter

Michael Porter is an experienced educational consultant and college counselor, currently serving as the Founder and Co-Owner of VantagePoint Educational Consulting since March 2024. Since August 2017, Michael has held multiple roles at Lake Norman Charter School, including McKinney-Vento Liaison and School Counselor for students with last names H-O. From August 2014 to July 2017, Michael worked at East Gaston High School as a Professional School Counselor and was heavily involved in athletics, serving as Head Women's Basketball Coach and Department Chair while also coordinating various counseling initiatives. Michael's experience in school counseling includes the development of guidance programs and the integration of technology in counseling services. Earlier career roles featured management positions in retail and food service, and Michael holds a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Heidelberg University.