Michelle Ruddell

Michelle is a single-parent turned empty nester who lives near Waco, Texas. She is a author, a speaker, and a retired secondary math teacher.

Michelle has experienced God’s faithfulness through trials of abuse, divorce, and the death of her son. She has learned that joy and sorrow can coexist. She is the author of Welcome to the Club, I’m Sorry You’re Here, Hope for Grieving Parents. She contributed to Her new book, From the Playground to the Battleground: Finding Joy and Strength in the Classroom is scheduled to be released in August of 2025.

Michelle teaches Bible study at her church, co-leads a group called Christian Writers Workshop, and teaches in a jail ministry called Freedom’s Gate.

She is mom to two daughters and is absolutely loving her new role as Mimo.

One of her favorite verses is Psalm 138:3: “When I called, You answered, You made me bold and stouthearted.”