Michelle has a wealth of professional experience working with children and families. She has worked in a range of contexts including internationally in Australia, Belgium and Germany, and draws on these diverse experiences in her teaching. Having worked in the sector for 20 years she has seen the impact of policy development on the children's workforce and all those who are committed to transforming children and young people’s lives. She is passionate about ensuring that the children’s and young people’s workforce have the confidence and ability to advocate for children and families in their work, and that they have the skills to be a critically reflective professional to support positive change.