Our Team

Mariohn Michel brings a powerful combination of classroom experience and strategic insight to her role as Executive Director of Breakthrough Birmingham. She started her education career as a Teach for America corps member in rural Alabama, where she fell in love with the state’s culture, then sharpened her skills analyzing student data and designing creative solutions in New York City schools. Her hands-on experience in both rural and urban settings gives her a rare understanding of what actually works for students. Today, Mariohn channels that expertise into leading Breakthrough Birmingham while serving on boards for Teach for America – Alabama and SAIL Alabama, always focused on making education more effective and accessible.