She is actively involved in teaching, research and community outreach. Michelle teaches at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level. Her teaching interests include, human resources management and development; ethics in the public sector; and issues concerning bureaucracy and democracy. She has published in the areas of legislative oversight; citizenship rights and responsibilities; and human resources development. Michelle has also been tasked with the publications agenda of Fairshare who are responsible for the community outreach and development focus of the School.