More about Mr. Mike!

Michael Daugherty graduated from Robert C. Byrd High School in 1996. After graduating, he realized one of his life-long dreams of being a comedian and was given a full scholarship to attend Ringling Bros., and Barnum and Bailey Clown College. At the top of his class, Michael was chosen to perform with the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus and traveled with the circus for three years before accepting an opportunity to perform with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. A director, writer, and performer for their comedy program, Kruise Komics, Michael’s show opened for famous comedians such as Yakov Smirnoff, Ben Vareen, and Charo. He has also appeared on several TV shows such as Comedy Central, MTV,  Rosie O’Donnell, Good Morning America, and USA Today.

Though he is still passionate about comedy, Michael was given an opportunity to pursue another life long dream: to be a police officer. He graduated from the West Virginia State Police Academy in 2009 and has worked at West Milford and Clarksburg Police Departments. While at Clarksburg Police Department, he worked at Liberty High School and Robert C. Byrd High School as the Prevention Resource Officer and trained as Clarksburg’s, D.A.R.E. Officer. Here, he gained a unique perspective of the needs of teachers and students by being in the area schools every day.

Michael is heavily involved in his community through programs such as Harrison County Prevention Partnership, Juvenile Drug Court, WV Children’s Justice Task Force, WV Drug Endangered Children’s Task Force, The Elks,  F.O.P. Lodge #78, Junior Police Academy, and was Clarksburg’s Neighborhood Watch Program Coordinator.  He is the co-founder of an anti-bullying program called “We Take A Stand”, which focuses on involving the students in the elimination of bullying in their schools. “We Take A Stand” has won several local, state, and national awards. 

For eight years he was elected and served as a board member of the Harrison County BOE and currently is the Criminal Justice Instructor at the United Technical Center.  

Mike's passion is to see the next generation rise up in their faith and is dedicated to making that a reality. Mike's past experience as a police officer gives him a unique perspective and passion to keep your kids safe during service so they can fix their eyes of Jesus. 

Mike resides in Lost Creek WV. with his wife, Emily and three children.