Mrs. Michelle Starley is a native of Macon, Georgia. She earned a B.A. degree in Special Education/Learning Disabilities from Mercer University, a M.Ed degree in Teaching and Learning: Special Education from Georgia Southern University, and an Ed.S degree in Teacher Leadership from Thomas University. She also holds endorsements in reading, teacher leader, and teacher support/coaching. 

Mrs. Starley has taught twenty years in Houston County. She currently teaches 8th English/Language Arts and Social Studies.