About Nicole

Education, MLL, and Literacy Specialist

Supporting teachers and students nationwide

I’ve spent my entire life in the pursuit of education, knowledge, and sharing it all with others. After 13+ years in the classroom spanning multiple grade levels in my teaching career, I’ve held positions including:

  • New teacher mentor
  • ELL Student Success Advocate
  • Read by Grade 3 Strategist
  • Grade-level Chair

I’m no longer in the classroom, but I’m making a difference in the lives of thousands of educators and millions of students each year doing the following:

  • Professional learning facilitator in the Science of Reading
  • Literacy coaching and support
  • Curriculum coach, support and mentor
  • Literacy Specialist with some of the top Science of Reading curricula companies
  • Public speaking and facilitation
  • Adult learning content creator and presenter

Bring my expertise, support, and resources into your district, school, or classroom.

Empower educators to use research and science to support their learners in reading, literacy, and English language development

Keynote and.or Speaker

Mini-courses, sessions or series based in the Science of Reading, Multi-lingual Learner Best Practices, or Reading and Literacy Classroom Practices

Custom Professional Development

Whether in-person or virtual, bring reading, literacy, and MLL content to your district, school or grade level where it’s needed most. Flexible options available.

Webinars, Live Zoom Calls, and more

Contact me for a customized session and quote

Every session I present, facilitate, coach or support is specialized for the context, environment, needs of participants and goal of our time together. Walk away with actionable next steps, ready-to-implement resources and ideas, and a powerful plan to continue building the momentum toward success for all.

Resume

Associate’s degree, Early Childhood Education
Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education
M. Ed, Reading and Literacy
M. Ed, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Science of Reading Professional Learning Facilitator, 2022-present
Literacy Specialist, 2023-present
Reading Curriculum Facilitator, Coach and PD Developer, 2023-present
Public Educator, 2012-2023

Science of Reading
Reading and Literacy best practices

Reading and Literacy planning, implementation and structure
Multilingual learner best practices
Multilingual learner strategies, scaffolds, and supports

Virtual, in-person or combination available
Adult learning principles and engagement strategies

Actionable next steps and physical materials to take
Planning, coaching, support and modeling available
Fully customizable to your needs and goals