Michele Brake is currently a 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts teacher at Baconton Community Charter School in Baconton, Georgia. Ms. Brake entered the teaching profession because she loves being in an environment where reading and learning takes place. Her favorite part of being a teacher is watching students take ownership of their learning. She always strives to improve her craft by learning from others in the teaching field. She believes that being an innovative teacher is simple: be open to new methods and ideas and never teach the same thing the same way from one year to the next. Ms. Brake received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University. She served as a Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (TAPP) mentor and member on both the Discipline and Attendance Committee at her school.