Michelle Arce, Ph.D.

michelle@holahp.com​​​​

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, minor Genetics, Texas A&M University (2001)

• Ph.D. in Microbial Pathogenesis, Yale University (2006)

• State of Texas Certified Teacher, Science 8-12

• 13 years of experience in Richardson ISD

• Academic Facilitator (2018-present)

• Director of Secondary Science (2017-2018)

• Secondary Science Curriculum Specialist (2012-2017)

• Chemistry, Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology Teacher and Science Department Chair, Lake Highlands High School (2009-2012)

• Research Scientist, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2006-2009)

• Loves learning, baking, volunteering and spending time with her husband, Jose, and children Andrew and Abigail.

• Thinks the best thing about science is being able to ask, and find answers to, questions that no one has ever asked before.