Michelle Heard, MATL

And the Lord will guide me continually and satisfy my desire in desert places, and make my bones strong, and I shall be like a well-watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters do not fail. - Isaiah 58:11

• Teaching & Education

  Master of Arts in Teaching Languages (focus in Spanish and English as a Second Language)
  University of Southern Mississippi
  Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  Bachelor of Science in Linguistics
  New Tribes Mission (Ethnos 360)
  Sanford, Florida

  Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
  Carson-Newman University
  Jefferson City, Tennessee

  Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
  Carson-Newman University
  Jefferson City, Tennessee

• Professional Experience

  20+ years teaching experience
  10+ years mission experience with New Tribes Mission/Ethnos 360

• My Story

  Hola! My name is Michelle Heard (known as “Profe” on campus), and I have taught at North Greenville University for more than 15 years. My love for language was shaped through cross-cultural work in Chile, Venezuela, Mexico, and the Philippines, where I experienced firsthand the beauty and challenge of entering another culture through its language. Living and working among the Warao people of Venezuela deepened my conviction that language is one of God’s greatest gifts for building trust, fostering understanding, and serving others well.

  I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Warao and I continue to study languages as both a discipline and a delight. I believe language learning is about far more than vocabulary and grammar. It is an invitation to listen well, communicate with humility, and to see the world through another person’s eyes. Travel has taken me to more than 35 countries and I hope to continue learning, exploring, and discovering the richness of the world’s cultures.

  In every course I teach, I seek to cultivate both proficiency and confidence, equipping students to communicate with clarity, listen with humility, and engage the world with curiosity, compassion, and respect.

  The greatest adventure of my life is learning to abide in Christ and to live from His love. My hope is that His love continues to shape the way I teach, learn, and care for every person I have the privilege of meeting.