A magna cum laude graduate of Slippery Rock University, Michael received his B.M. in Music Education and Piano performance in 2009. Since then, Michael has taught elementary general music, chorus, and band in both public and private schools in the Pittsburgh area, most recently with the Ambridge Area School District. In addition to teaching, Michael has been involved in performing with local choirs and community theaters in the Pittsburgh area, most recently singing with the Renaissance City Choirs. Michael received his Level 1 Orff-Schulwerk certification from Carnegie Mellon University in 2012 and received his M.Ed. in School Administration from California University of Pennsylvania in 2014.