Michael is an award-winning teacher, author, and international speaker in Los Angeles whose work focuses on authentic learning and assessment in the age of AI, digital and civic literacy, and student-centered learning experiences. His book, Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To Ignite Student Curiosity, and companion course, Uncheatable Assessments, leverage student curiosity and passion to elevate engagement and foster cultures of academic integrity.

His podcast and monthly newsletter about innovation, Change The Narrative, has a global audience of thousands. Michael is an Apple Distinguished Educator, PBS Digital Innovator, Adobe Education Leader, and Lindblad/ National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow.