Contact

edwardsmd@ci.staunton.va.us
Call the Clerk of Council at 540.332.3810

Term

• January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026
• First elected to Council in November 2022 
• Elected Mayor in January 2025

About

Michele grew up in Alexandria, VA and moved to Staunton with her husband, Wally and her two children, Maeve and Owen in 2003. She loves animals and has five cats and a dog.

Occupation

Michele is a career educator. She currently teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults at Massanutten Technical Center.

Education

T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria, VA 1986
University of Virginia, B.A., 1990
Virginia Commonwealth University, M.Ed., 1995

Civic Engagement

• Member of Trinity Episcopal Church

• Volunteer at Trinity over the years: Christian Education Committee, Noon Lunch, Outreach Supper

• Founder of ENDOW Haiti 2019-Present

• Chairperson for the Virginia Haiti Collaborative 2009-2018

• CASA Volunteer 2005-2009

• MRRJ Volunteer 2016-2018

Interests

Michele loves hiking, traveling anywhere, reading, learning, and serving locally and in Haiti.