Nicole holds a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana College, where she majored in Chemistry and minored in Mathematics and Biology. She later earned a Master’s degree in Education with a focus on STEM Education from Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport) and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Chemistry with a focus on education. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Nicole has taught both secondary school and university-level courses, including General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and several high school mathematics courses. She previously served as an Inorganic Chemistry lecturer at Louisiana State University, where she was responsible for both curriculum development and laboratory management. In her classroom, Nicole emphasizes developing students’ scientific thinking skills. Through clear explanations and engaging laboratory activities, she helps students build a deep and lasting understanding of chemical concepts.