Mychelle Smith is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. When she is not in the classroom, she is at the gym! She loves teaching, but fitness is her passion. Mychelle is a personal trainer at the university recreation center in addition to teaching Spartan SGX classes at two local gyms. Mychelle is currently a competitive Spartan athlete. She has completed triathlons since 2006, marathons and half marathons since 2007, and Spartan obstacle course races since 2017.