Alumni Story - Matthew Michels '12

Matthew is currently studying for a master's degree in theology and religious studies at John Carroll University. He is in the second year of his MA program at the university, which is located in University Heights, Ohio—about ten miles east of downtown Cleveland. His particular focus is engaged readings of the biblical texts which foreground commitments to diversity and inclusion, especially of traditionally marginated groups such as women and LGBTQ persons. Outside of school, Matthew enjoys spending time with his friends and family. He also works as a tutor at a national test prep company for high school students looking to get ready for college admissions.