Our 11 year old daughter has both participated in Michelle’s Davidson Young Scholars (DYS) morning homerooms and enrolled in special 1:1 instruction with Michelle for three years. Michelle quickly formed a bond with our daughter. In just a matter of months I could see substantial benefits from the time they spent together. Michelle is a very thoughtful teacher who presents engaging and pertinent materials to her students, while her patience and encouragement towards each student is unparalleled. She creates a safe space for children to be themselves while also working with them to build life skills to overcome challenges. My daughter has made some great connections and looks forward to seeing her friends every morning. On top of all that, Michelle is always responsive to my communications and always willing to share her wealth of knowledge or provide additional help. We look forward to continuing to learn with Michelle!