Michelle Skelton

Michelle Skelton has extensive experience in education, currently serving as an Educator and Language & Literacy Specialist at Loudoun County Public Schools since August 2017. Notable achievements include conducting performance gap analyses that improved learner rates by 6% year-over-year and designing curricula that increased engagement by 83%. Previous roles include Professional Learning Facilitator at Newsela, where Michelle facilitated training for teachers, and Instructional Designer at Learn Awesome, focusing on creating digital learning experiences. Michelle's earlier career involved serving as an Educator and Department Chair for over 18 years at Prince William County Public Schools, where responsibilities included team management and employee development. Michelle's educational background includes an ongoing PhD in Literacy, Culture, and Reading from George Mason University, an Ed.S. in Reading Education from the University of Virginia, a Master's degree in TESOL from Stony Brook University, and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature from William & Mary.