Michelle Krumholz is a 2025-2026 Teach Plus Illinois Early Childhood Educator Policy Fellow and 2nd grade teacher at Mosaic School of Fine Arts in Chicago. She works with educators across her district to lead professional development on project-based learning and culturally responsive practices, helping educators implement inquiry-driven, equity-focused instruction that centers student voice, curiosity, and inclusion. Michelle served as a mentor teacher and member of the Instructional Leadership Team, coaching colleagues, leading schoolwide professional development on social justice standards, and helping align instructional practices with equity goals and student needs. She earned her BA in English from the University of Kentucky and MAT from National Louis University, with endorsements in Language Arts, Social Science, General Science, Math, English Language Learner, and Early Childhood.