Nicole is a Wildwood co-founder, board member, Facilitator, and vision holder. She holds Master’s and Specialist degrees in School Psychology and brings 3 decades of experience supporting young people across a wide range of settings from pre-school to university. Early in her career, Nicole worked as a rock-climbing guide and lead instructor with the Outward Bound School, where she led multi-week mountaineering and whitewater expeditions. As a School Psychologist, she has used her training in mental health, psychometrics, and behavioral sciences to advocate for young people in both public schools and private settings. Years of research, direct experience and reflection ignited a strong desire to create spaces designed to remove obstacles that keep learners from reaching their potential. Inspired by Agile Learning Centers, democratic schools, and Self-Directed Education, Nicole helped establish Wildwood ALC in 2016.

Nicole is passionate about evolving the educational paradigm in our society and supporting communities in creating a better world. She is dedicated to fostering learning spaces rooted in trust, respect, play and collaboration. Nicole is the mother of two thriving young adults who attended Wildwood and have always been trusted to design their own education and pursue their unique path.