Michael Wood, the accomplished owner of Story Master Academy, is a multimedia and e-learning expert based in Riverside, California. As a fiction writing consultant, Instructional Designer in the restaurant industry, and a skilled voice actor, he has produced a successful podcast with over 1.2 million downloads. His expertise spans hundreds of multimedia projects, including web design, graphic design, public presentations, and conference design.

With a Master's degree in Education from the University of California and another Master's in Educational Media Design and Technology from Full Sail University, Michael's credentials are impressive. He dedicated 12 years to K-12 public education, including public, charter, and virtual schools, primarily as a High School English teacher specializing in British Literature.

Michael's achievements include the prestigious Student of the Year Award from the Chancellor in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences and graduating Summa Cum Laude.

In addition to his academic and professional accomplishments, Michael served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. As a Communications Specialist and Multimedia Director for the 16th Signal Battalion, he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.

Driven by a passion for Literature and History, Michael has pursued diverse experiences. From co-piloting a Cessna across the Swiss Alps at age 12 to exploring the cobblestone streets of Guadalajara investigating mysterious mummies at 18, he is a true adventurer. He even swam in the Caribbean Sea to "see what the pirates saw."

When not teaching, studying History, or working on his various projects, Michael is an avid gamer and enjoys playing Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm.