An Atlanta native, wife and mother of 2 children , Michelle Cooper was born with good organizational skills, which she has continued to sharpen throughout her professional career. Armed with a business degree from the University of Florida, she began her career in Corporate America in 1990.

Within a few years, she decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and build her own business as a professional Realtor. In 1994 she embarked on a successful and extremely busy career with Harry Norman, Realtors in Atlanta.

After almost 10 years she felt she was ready for a professional change. In a conversation with a friend and colleague, Michelle mentioned some of the unique challenges of a real estate career. Her friend thought all of about 5 seconds and said, “You need to become a professional organizer!” Michelle’ strong organizational and interpersonal skills served her well as a Realtor, and as soon as she heard the suggestion, she knew it was the right fit!

After reaffirming her expertise with extensive research into the professional organizing business, all the pieces came together, and Put It There was formed in 2003. She immediately became a member of NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers and NAPO-GA. A few years later she recognized the higher level education that could be gained through the NSGCD, the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization change to new name ICD, The Institute for Challenging Disorganization and became a member there as well. In 2007, she became a Certified Professional Organizer, CPO, as a member of the first group to pass an exam and qualify for the title. In 2009, she became a member of NAPO’s Golden Circle recognizing those who have been in the industry for 5 years or more

Through her years as a Professional Organizer, she has serviced a broad spectrum of clients with varying needs. She has spoken to many groups and organizations, attended NAPO’s annual conference every year, been included in many PR pieces and served as a guest on several live radio shows 2 live radio talk shows.

In the meantime, while pondering how she could truly make a difference in the lives of children, she began speaking with a fellow Organizer, Michelle Grey, who shared similar goals. Together, they decided to apply their knowledge and experience towards empowering children with the organizational skills needed to become more successful and confident both at school and home. 

They did extensive research on the various aspects of individual learning styles and brain function, and more specifically how to identify an individual’s learning style. The results of their combined efforts led to the creation of Student Organizers of Atlanta and their comprehensive method they use to design organizational systems that accommodate each student’s unique needs. 

Michelle truly finds her work rewarding and enjoys meeting and working with each and every one of her clients