Michelle taught media in the post-16 sector for over twenty years. A former curriculum lead for Media at an inner London sixth form, she now works as a senior lecturer on the Post-Compulsory Education and Training PGCE at UEL whilst completing a doctorate in education at Bournemouth University's Centre for Excellence in Media Practice. Her research is focused on the impact of the recent curriculum reform on Media Studies at post-16. She has also written journal articles, blogs and resources for a range of publications and websites related to media education, campaigned for flexible working in teaching and on the executive board of The Media Education Association.