Photo courtesy of Michelle McCaull.
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School teacher Michelle McCaull, back, third from left, with her husband Rob and children Layla (front), Parkes and Ava Claire.
Q: Tell our readers about yourself.
A: I live in Trussville with my husband, Rob, and our three children. Ava Claire is 17 and a senior at HTHS, Layla is 8 and attends Paine and our 2-year-old, Parkes, spends his days being loved on by the wonderful women at the WEE Center at First Baptist Trussville. As a family, we enjoy movie nights, trips to the beach and spending time with friends — whether that’s relaxing by the pool or cheering on our favorite football teams.
Q: How long have you been teaching total? How long have you been teaching at HTHS? What do you teach?
A: This is my 21st year in education. I spent 16 years teaching in Jefferson County before joining the Trussville City Schools family. Over the years I’ve taught students in grades 6-12, but for the past five years I’ve been at HTMS teaching 8th grade English Language Arts.
Q: What is your favorite thing about living and working in the Trussville community?
A: I truly love our community, and Trussville is such a wonderful place to raise kids, work and live. It offers the perfect balance of small-town charm with all the conveniences of a larger city. Our excellent schools, dedicated public servants and top-notch facilities make Trussville not just a place to live but the perfect place to call home.
Q: What is something about you that your students may not know?
A: I met my husband in New Zealand in 2005 while completing my student teaching in Auckland through Auburn. He was born and raised there, but in 2015 he made Trussville his home, and he quickly learned to say, “War Eagle!”
