Michelle Porcelli

Michelle Porcelli is an elementary school counselor, corporate trainer, and TEDx speaker. She has written and instructed courses for BYU Independent Study and is an author with Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. She has also been a presenter for EF and BYU Education Week. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 and earned her mas- ter's degree in school counseling in 2011. She currently serves as stake Relief Society president where she has learned that service and initiative are the heart of the gospel. She runs Hope Squads for two elementary schools and adores this age group. She believes that the world would be a much kinder place if we would follow the examples of little children, showing compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love.

Michelle spends time spoiling her grandchildren, Max and Ivy. She thinks her five children and one daughter-in-law are the best people in the world. However, she knows her husband wins the trophy for most supportive and tolerant. She loves chocolate chip cookies and homemade bread and lives by the motto "Chins up--smiles on!" Learn more about Michelle's work at michelleporcelli.com.