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The Michelle A. Thomas Teaching Foundation was founded by Michelle Thomas native of Grenada, who grew up in a rural, agricultural community. From an early age, I recognized that education was the key to a better life, not only for myself but for my family as well. I made a conscious decision at just 10 years old to use education as the gateway to future success.

Having triumphed in primary and secondary school in my homeland, I embarked on a lifelong educational journey. At 18, I left my island to pursue higher education, starting at the junior college level before transitioning to a four-year university- Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls Texas, to earn a degree in education. I taught for 18 years in Title 1 schools across four districts,

two in rural communities and two in suburban areas. Throughout my career, I have taught first through third grade, worked with second language learners, supported gifted students, served as a reading interventionist, and now work as a reading specialist with a focus on dyslexia.

In my role, I’ve seen firsthand the impact I’ve made on both students and teachers. I’ve dedicated my career to serving low-income, underserved communities and have witnessed the transformation education can bring, especially for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, I’ve also recognized that the full-scale impact I desire can be even more significant if I give back to the communities that shaped me.