Nicole has been in the special education field for almost 2 decades. She is a seasoned advocate as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In addition to her work advocating for students, she has worked directly with students with a variety of diagnoses in school, home, community, and clinical settings. Nicole also has extensive experience as an educational consultant and through her work within schools districts, she has firsthand knowledge of how the special education system works and the areas which need improvement.

She has attended countless IEP meetings throughout her time in the field and has successfully advocated for the needs of her students. Nicole has written and reviewed hundreds of IEPs and using her extensive educational background, she is able to examine them with a fine-tooth comb to ensure they are appropriate and target the student’s areas of need. She prides herself on her ability to work collaboratively with both parents and educators to bridge the gap that often exists between home and school.

Her knowledge of special education law and processes paired with her extensive education and clinical background, help her to be a fierce advocate for the students and families with whom she works.

Nicole holds a Bachelor or Arts in Psychology from the University of Maine as well as a Master of Science in Behavioral Education from Simmons College. She has been a BCBA since 2007 and is also a Licensed Behavior Analyst.