Michelle Hirschy

Michelle Hirschy is the Director of Wellness at La Jolla Country Day School, where she oversees a comprehensive PreK-12 wellness program and leads the development of integrative, preventive mental health initiatives for students ages 3 through 12th grade. With over 17 years of experience as a school counselor across three states, Michelle specializes in adolescent development and is committed to equipping students with the mindsets, skills, and resources they need to thrive. She is a sought-after speaker on topics including digital wellness, youth risk assessment, health and advisory curriculum, and preventative mental health. Michelle co-hosts Growing Through It, a parenting podcast produced by La Jolla Country Day School alongside Dr. Nicholas Chan, pediatric psychiatrist at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital, where they explore research-based strategies for navigating the challenges of raising children in today's world. As a mother of two daughters, Michelle brings both personal and professional insight to helping young people create balance in their digital lives and promote well-being in a technology-driven world.