Nancy Nichelson
Atlanta,United States
Summary
Retired teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Enjoy engaging students in environmental knowledge and conservation efforts. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors. Extensive travel as a personal means of worldly enrichment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Dekalb County Schools
Atlanta, Georgia
08.1995 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented effective communication protocols within the organization.
- Presenter at Georgia STEM National Conference and coordinator of STEM program at Montgomery Elementary School.
- Conducted presentations on environmental issues at conferences, meetings, and other venues.
- Orchestrated field trips to local parks, nature centers and other outdoor locations to promote environmental conservation.
- Environmental Education and Conservancy Professional, including participation in the Fernbank Science Center Monarch Conservancy.
- Project Management and success analysis.
- Science Olympiad Coach
- Founded on-campus Agriculture Experience Club
Skills
- Curriculum design
- STEM education
- Environmental education
- Project management
- Science communication
- Program development
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year
- Lead Teacher
- Statewide Gifted Endorsement
Affiliations
- Adventure travel (African Safari, Iceland camping, Costa Rican rainforest)
- Audubon, Atlanta Botanical Gardners, WWF Membership
Certification
- K5 Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification
Timeline
Educator
Dekalb County Schools
08.1995 - 05.2025
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