Education
- Master of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art
- Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art
Industry Experience
- Twenty-four years experience as an advertising creative director
- Ten years as an instructor at the Academy of Art University
Teaching Philosophy
“I teach to help students achieve excellence in the creative world, and I encourage them to work with the utmost passion and creativity, which will drive them towards many experiences and new places without losing their lust for life.”
Michele teaches in the School of Design, Westwood College - Inland Empire Campus.