Ms. Mickinkle

Ms. Mickinkle was born in Elmira, NY and her hometown is Lindley, NY.  She graduated with a Regents Diploma from C-PP West High School in 1992.  She attended Corning Community College where she earned a CDA certification for Early Childhood Education, an Associates Degree in Human Services and an Associates Degree in Educational Interpreting.  Apart from her duties at Three Treasures Martial Arts Ms. Mickinkle is employed as an Educational Interpreter through GST BOCES currently working in the Elmira City School District. 

Ms. Mickinkle is the proud mother of two children, Tyler and Corinne, who are both students at the Academy.  In her free time she enjoys spending as much time as possible with her children and her partner, Kirk Payne.  

Ms. Mickinkle began training at Three Treasures Martial Arts in 2006 along with her children.  She has stated “just becoming a student was a big step for me”. 
It was not long before she knew she wanted to become an Instructor and joined the Instructor Acceleration Program.  Ms. Mickinkle earned her Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt in April 2008 and confirmed her 1st Degree Black Belt in the fall of 2008.  She is currently a certified USAT National Referee.  She received her certification in April 2009 as well as referee certification through the Kwok Wu Chuen Martial Arts Assoc. in the fall of that same year.  She has competed in several local KWC tournaments and is a member of the High Performance Team.  In 2006 she was awarded the 3TMA Instructor’s Award, and in 2007 the Superior Dedication Award.