About Ms. Michael

Hello! My name is Ms. Michael and I teach 6th and 7th grade science at Carlisle Middle School. I am entering my third year of teaching during the 2024-2025 school year and I couldn’t be more excited!

I grew up in the Des Moines Area and graduated from Southeast Polk High School. I continued my education at Drake University where I received a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a Minor in Biology. Prior to teaching I spent almost 7 years working for a local non-profit and providing adaptive sports and recreational opportunities for kids and adults with special needs. In the Fall of 2020 I went back to earn my Master of Arts in Teaching from Drake University and began my first year teaching in the classroom during the 22-23 school year. 

When I am not at school I enjoy going to the gym, kayaking, cycling, and traveling to National Parks with my fiance. I also spend lots of time with my pup Phoebe. 

Over the course of the school year students will have the chance to explore and learn about a variety of different topics. Grade level specific units are listed below. 

6th Grade: 

Understanding Matter

Water and Climate

Exploring Space

Energy and Motion

Interactions within Ecosystems

7th Grade: 

Interactions of Matter

Life Structure and Function

Reproduction of Organisms

Change Over Time

The Changing Earth

If you have questions or concerns throughout the school year please do not hesitate to reach out! My email is [email protected]. This would be the fastest way to reach me.