Michelle Young
Michelle Young is from Co.Tyrone. A former primary school teacher, she now runs her own Creative Writing business, Ink Wing Academy, in schools and the community. Her aim is to spread a passion for writing through creative and hands-on projects, in turn building children's confidence in writing through the ethos of Explore. Believe. Write!
As well as running Ink Wing Academy, Michelle is also a Writer in Residence for Arts Care in the Western Health Trust. With a degree in Psychology, Michelle is very passionate about the strong link between writing and wellbeing and its ability to untangle thoughts and feelings. She is equally as passionate about the impact that creativity and the use of images have on raising standards in writing within children, bringing purpose, motivation and colour to ignite young minds as they learn and progress.