First as an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, and now as Principal, Junior Michael has drawn on a can-do attitude and commitment to excellence. He gives credit to David Barney, PVCC's Cross Country and Track and Field Coach, who helped instill this belief into the students he coached. Developing life-long relationships with teammates, studying, competing, and collaborating on a variety of tasks are among Junior's greatest memories of his educational experience at PVCC. "This was very powerful in an athletic setting, but it was even more powerful in academics and career aspirations."
Junior took a number of math courses and attributes the qualified instructors to his success in these courses and felt he would not have had a comparable experience at a four year institution. Junior shared, "PVCC offers a top notch educational experience for Merit Scholars as well as individuals who are looking for two additional years to grow before transitioning to a 4 year institution. PVCC is set in a friendly environment, led by dedicated instructors, providing varied opportunities for a rewarding higher ed experience."
Junior had previously worked as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Mountain Ridge High School, before he returned to his role as student, to pursue his doctorate degree at ASU. His problem of practice for his Ed.D., focused on the pronounced achievement gap of black males. He currently serves as Principal at Ingleside Middle School in the Scottsdale Unified School District.