Dr. Nancy Nikolay, PhD
Sun Prairie,Wisconsin
Summary
Passionate educational leader dedicated to creating equitable systems that support all students in achieving high standards. Researcher who understands the complexity of the change process and the need to align priorities to bring cohesion to teaching and learning across a district. Scholar who understands research based practices and how to implement them within a classroom and across a school district. Caring educator who builds positive, trusting relationships with others. Mentor who grows leaders and empowers others through collaboration. Life long learner who supports professional growth in others. Decision-maker who puts students' needs at the center of everything!
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
District Administrator
Hartland Lakeside J3 School District
Hartland, WI
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Under my leadership our district rose from number 33 on the Wisconsin School Report Card to number #1.
- Lead all aspects of one of the highest performing districts in Wisconsin.
- Worked with staff, school board, and community to meet the varied needs of all students.
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Hartland Lakeside School District
Hartland, WI
07.2013 - 09.2020
- Lead all aspects of teaching and learning within the district.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to inform decisions related to curriculum design and instruction.
- Lead the implementation of new curriculum and instructional strategies across the district
Professional Development Coordinator
Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
08.1993 - 07.2013
- Coordinated all aspects of professional development for large suburban school district
- Lead curriculum teams
- Supported implementation of new curriculum
- Lead the first full release New Teacher Mentor Program in Wisconsin
Literacy Coach
Sun Prairie Area School District
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
07.1992 - 06.1993
- supported teachers in the classroom with curriculum implementation and best practice stragegies
- worked alongside teachers to meet the varied needs of students in the classroom
Chapter 1 Coordiator
Poynette Area School District
Poynette, WI
07.1990 - 07.1992
- Provide small group instruction for K-5 readers performing below grade level
- Team taught with classroom teachers
5th Grade Teacher
Poynette Area School District
Poynette, WI
07.1988 - 07.1990
- implemented research based instructional practices to meet the varied needs of students
- created a safe learning environment for students
- built positive relationships with students
3rd Grade Teacher
Poynette Area School District
Poynette, WI
07.1987 - 07.1988
- implemented research based instructional practices to meet the varied needs of students
- created a safe learning environment for students
- built positive relationships with students
5th Grade Teacher
Montello School District
Montello, WI
07.1985 - 07.1987
- implemented research based instructional practices to meet the varied needs of students
- created a safe learning environment for students
- built positive relationships with students
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05-2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05-1992
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-1985
Skills
- Leads systemic change that improves student learning
- Understands how to implement research
- Creates cohesion across a school district
- Builds positive, trusting relationships with others
- Views situations from multiple perspectives and has empathy for others
- Empowers and nurtures the potential in others
- Communicates effectively
Timeline
District Administrator
Hartland Lakeside J3 School District
10.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
Hartland Lakeside School District
07.2013 - 09.2020
Professional Development Coordinator
Sun Prairie Area School District
08.1993 - 07.2013
Literacy Coach
Sun Prairie Area School District
07.1992 - 06.1993
Chapter 1 Coordiator
Poynette Area School District
07.1990 - 07.1992
5th Grade Teacher
Poynette Area School District
07.1988 - 07.1990
3rd Grade Teacher
Poynette Area School District
07.1987 - 07.1988
5th Grade Teacher
Montello School District
07.1985 - 07.1987
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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