Michael has been teaching math for roughly ten years, with the purpose of inspiring his students to develop the confidence, resilience, and positive mindset necessary for personal and professional success. He does this by incorporating growth mindset, character development, and creative problem solving into his classroom. He also has hosted several after school programs for math, business, chess, and study skills. He is a certified elementary and middle school math teacher, and holds several certificates in positive psychology coaching. When Michael isn’t teaching or coaching, he is playing sports, reading books, creating music, hiking mountains, or having fun with his friends.