Michelle Bade is recognized as an “ambassador of music” by her colleagues at West View Elementary School and at the district level.  With 22 years of teaching experience, Michelle continues to bring enthusiasm to her work as she teaches music to kindergarteners through fifth graders and plans performances within the Muncie community.  In addition to her role as a classroom teacher, Michelle serves on the State Board for the Indiana Music Education Association, mentors preservice teachers from local universities, and meets with legislators at both a state and national level to influence policy.  Michelle has a passion for supporting students through the roadblocks they encounter and helping them to learn from those experiences.  More than anything, her mission is to “help each child find their purpose and beliefs as this will directly drive their behavior to do great things and inspire others.”