Associate Director, Welcoming Schools Michele Hatchell has been a public school art, literacy, tech and social studies teacher for over twenty years in Chicago, IL and Madison, WI. During the last 6 years, she has authored curriculum and professional development trainings for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program and other national organizations.
In addition, she has provided guidance and expertise throughout the US to schools, universities, non-profits and hospitals on best practices to create affirming and safe spaces for people of all sexual identities, gender identities and expressions. She is also a professional artist and has created several public art pieces with people of all ages in communities, schools, museums and college campuses.