Icard, Michelle in partnership with TAYLOR AND FRANCIS GROUP, has contributed to the creation of this title. The publisher specializes in producing high-quality content tailored to the needs of industry professionals and enthusiasts. Their focus on excellence ensures that each publication offers valuable insights and in-depth knowledge, making it an indispensable resource for readers seeking to enhance their expertise and understanding of the industry. This collaboration enriches the literary market, providing readers with well-researched and expertly crafted works that advance their professional and personal development.|Michelle Icard didnât much like middle school the first time around. Filled with anxiety and social missteps, her experience taught her a lot about feeling like a misfit. Since then, Michelle has dedicated herself to making the middle school years better for kids, parents, and teachers. Her social leadership curricula, Athenaâs Path & Heroâs Pursuit, are taught in schools and summer camps across the country. She is a frequent speaker at parenting and educational events and her website MichelleintheMiddle.com is a refuge for parents with questions and concerns about raising tweens.