About Mrs. Reichel

     Hi! My name is Mrs. Michelle Reichel and I am so excited to be returning to Mills Park for another year. I have been with Mills Park Elementary since it opened in 2008. 

     I was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania (on Lake Erie, see picture below) where I received my Bachelor of the Arts degrees in elementary and special education at Mercyhurst College (now called Mercyhurst University). Shortly after graduation, I moved to Florida and began my teaching career in Tampa, Florida.  

     I married my husband, Nick, on 7-7-07. In 2008, my husband and I decided to make a move to North Carolina to be a little closer to home (Pennsylvania) and to pursue other professional goals. Also in 2008, my husband and I welcomed a new addition into our family Mira (above), a rescue dog, and in 2011 our other rescue dog, Maggie (below). Both are as sweet as can be.  

     In 2012, I completed my Masters of Education in Literacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Tarheels!!!).

      Also in 2011-2012, I participated in year-long process in order to receive National Board Certification in Early-Middle Childhood Literacy. The process involved video-taping myself while teaching then watching it back and reflecting. It also involved developing a portfolio and completing computerized assessments. This process was a lot of work, yet very rewarding.
       In 2014, Mr. Reichel and I had our first child, Addie Lynn. She is so much fun.
       In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing. I hope to someday write a children's book. I also enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I love to travel, learn, and share my learning with others. Experimenting in the kitchen and with crafts are two more of my hobbies.

Favorites

Color - Pink
Restaurant - Maggiano's, Daniel's, Zaxby's
Stores - Home Goods, Target, Amazon, LulaRoe
Animals - Dolphins and Dogs
Snacks - Popcorn, Lara Bars
Books - Harry Potter Series
Children's Authors - Lois Lowry, Chris Van Allsburg, Beverly Cleary
Authors - Sophie Kinsella, Dan Brown, Sue Grafton
Movie - Moana and Trolls
Food - pizza and salad