Name: Nikole Newman
Position: Certified math specialist at Jockey Hollow
Previous District: Region 9
Grew Up In: Danbury and Brookfield
Education: I earned a B.S. in Secondary Education Mathematics from Western Connecticut State University and an M.S. in Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction from SUNY Albany and a certification in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Bridgeport.
What do you like most about teaching?
I find such joy in learning new things! School has always been my happy place and I never want to stop learning. Teaching allows me to do just that! Whether it be learning about the latest pedagogical approaches, advancing my content knowledge, learning about my students’ thoughts, perspectives, ideas, or even the latest silly words they make up for laughs, I get to learn something new every single day.
What are you most looking forward to at your new job in Monroe?
I will be the first certified math specialist in the district, so I am very excited to be a part of something new that can have an incredible impact on students. I’m also looking forward to joining a team where everyone shares genuine enthusiasm and heartfelt commitment!
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