Michelle’s Background

Professional:

  • 20 years of experience in education

  • Classroom teacher (1st, 2nd, 4th grades)

  • Reading Specialist 

  • Instructional Coach

  • Elementary Curriculum and Federal Programs Director

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Shepherd University

  • Masters degree in Reading from West Virginia University 

  • Advanced credentials in Educational Leadership from University of New England

  • Certified in: K-6 Elementary Ed, Reading Specialist, Principal, Superintendent

  • Completed Aspiring Superintendents Academy training with national Superintendent organization (AASA)

  • Attended multiple national conferences on best practices and high-yield instructional strategies

  • Collaborated with national thought leaders in education 

Personal:

  • Devoted follower of Jesus Christ; continually humbled by His grace and mercy; 

  • Passionate advocate for a child's right to an excellent, personalized education that prepares him or her for every stage in life;

  • Servant leader dedicated to helping develop character in young people; 

  • Wife to Donnell (20+ years)

  • Mom to Camden (11) and Gabriella (15)

  • Dog mom to Maci, Max, Molly, and Moses

Meet the Staff

Michelle Berry
Director

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Rachel Miller
Lead Teacher

Rachel’s Background

Professional:

  • 19 years of experience in early elementary education (first grade)

  • Lead elementary teacher

  • Developed a practice of delivering daily foundational instruction to students in reading and math while making cross-curricular ties in science and social studies

  • Tailored daily instruction to meet individual student needs

  • Aurora School Teacher of the Year (2022)

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (Alderson-Broaddus College)

  • Attended local and national conferences each year to continually develop and maintain educational best practices

  • Respected member of Preston County educational community

Personal:

  • I am a believer in Jesus Christ. He is my anchor, rock, and shield.

  • I am passionate about providing a Christian education to children so they have truth to be their anchor.

  • Wife to Aaron (20 years)

  • Mom to Callie (13), Cora (10), and Zane (6)

  • Hobbies: reading, singing, spending time with my family (usually in the car, sports field, or gym).

Rebecca Teets
Volunteer STEM Lead Facilitator

Rebecca’s Background

Professional:

  • 6+ years experience tutoring in most subject areas from Preschool Spanish to College Calculus, Chemistry, and Biology

  • 4 years of homeschool instruction (3-5 students), teaching foundational skills through advanced-level middle school concurrently

  • Skilled in providing hands-on learning experiences and incorporating learning into daily, real-word application

  • Experienced in teaching and encourage development of essential life and soft skills

  • Works as a part-time Administrative Assistant

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in International Studies (Economics) and Foreign Language and Literature (Spanish) from Frostburg State University

Personal:

  • Loves Jesus.

  • Wife of almost 15 years and mother of 6 very active boys who she adores.

  • Lives on a farm, raising sheep and enjoying fiber arts.

  • Loves experiencing other cultures through international travel or learning about Biblical cultures for a better understanding of the Word.

  • A life-long learner, always reading and searching for ways to expand her knowledge and challenge herself.