Michelle Means received her M.A. in Film at American University. Her concentration is in documentaries where she focuses on human interests, social causes, and biographical sketches. In May 2008, she graduated from Columbia Union College receiving a B.A. in print journalism and a minor in Media Production. She is the former editor-in-chief of the Columbia Journal College Newspaper and section editor of Young D.C. Teen Newspaper. Michelle has a strong interest in impacting student achievement and enjoys educating and working with children and young adults in journalism, film and video. Her interests include reading, writing, and photography.