Michelle Petta

# of years at FWAFA: 2

What do you love most about FWAFA? The students and my team

What is your highest degree and from what school? BA, Dallas Baptist University

What is your philosophy? When the culture of the classroom creates a safe place for students to grow and learn, where they are valued and appreciated, students will be encouraged to do their best work.

What is something that makes YOU unique? I traveled and working throughout 18 different countries. Time abroad was often spent volunteering in widows homes, orphanages, and with street children in India, China, and Nicaragua. I have taught self defense to victims of human trafficking in South East Asia worked on reconciliation projects in Northern Ireland. I am also a former Disney Cast Member. 

Favorite Artist (musician, writer, director, painter, etc.): Musician: Lisa Hannigan, Rend Collective, Colin Farrell (Irish fiddler) – Visual Arts: my students, Shantala Jennings, Bisa Butler, Mary Blair, Ashley Taylor, Jimmy Chou, Van Gogh – Picture Book Writer/Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers 

What are your hobbies? Painting, Drawing, Photography, Irish dance, Martial Arts, Travel