About Me
Meet Nicole
Nicole has been a resident of Franklin county for 25 years. She has two children who have attended Franklin County schools, one who has graduated and one who is currently in school. Nicole has been a member of the District Parent Advisory Counsel (DPAC) for five years, giving input on important topics that affect Franklin County students and families. Over the years, she has volunteered in different capacities for Franklin County schools.
Nicole has been employed in Federal Law Enforcement for the last 24 years and currently serves as a Correctional Treatment Specialist at the Federal Correctional Complex in Bunter, North Carolina. She specializes in analyzing and evaluating individual program development, rehabilitation planning, counseling and plays an intricate role for the success of each individual serving time. She has experience working with culturally diverse communities.
Nicole understands the importance of safe and secure schools. She is a volunteer advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in North Carolina, understanding the importance of good mental health. Nicole believes that academic success is possible for all students from all backgrounds. She values those who work in the classrooms and their experiences.
Nicole is ready to put the needs of students, families and teachers as a top priority.
Priorities
Safety & Security for Every Child
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Safe schools are successful schools.
Key Priorities:
Maintain highly trained School Resource Officers (SROs) who build positive relationships with students.
Strengthen emergency procedures and staff readiness.
Partner with families and community organizations for shared safety.
Keep campuses secure while preserving a welcoming atmosphere.
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
No student should ever feel alone.
Key Priorities:
Expand access to school counselors and mental-health professionals.
Advocate for recommended counselor to student ratios.
Implement early intervention programs.
Provide stigma free access to trusted adults and resources.
Academic Success for Every Student
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Support & Retain Teachers & Support Staff
Strong academics open doors for every child.
Key Priorities:
Provide rigorous, high-quality instruction in every school.
Empower teachers at the classroom level with training, tools and resources.
Expand tutoring, intervention and enrichment programs.
Use evidence-based strategies to close learning gaps.
Support & Retain Teachers & Support Staff
Support & Retain Teachers & Support Staff
Support & Retain Teachers & Support Staff
Teachers and staff should feel supported.
Key Priorities:
Ensure teachers have a seat at the table in decisions that affect their classrooms and students.
Advocate for fair compensation that attracts and retains high-quality educators.
Maintain orderly classrooms, strong behavior policies, and safe learning.
Support manageable workloads and access to wellness resources to prevent burnout.
Prepare for Future Growth
Support & Retain Teachers & Support Staff
Responsible Budgeting in Schools
Planning ahead for responsible growth.
Key Priorities:
Leverage demographic trends, birth rates, and housing data with predictive modeling to forecast student population changes over the next 5–10 years.
Align financial planning with projected growth.
Prepare for increased demand on buses, traffic flow, and school access to keep students safe.
Incorporate sustainability and energy efficiency in designs.
Responsible Budgeting in Schools
Support & Retain Teachers & Support Staff
Responsible Budgeting in Schools
Utilizing sound budget management in decision making.
Key Priorities:
Thoughtful budgeting for strong schools.
Prioritize spending that strengthens learning, safety and well-being.
Ensure transparency and accountability for taxpayers.
Invest in programs and classroom resources that show real results.
Avoid wasteful spending and make sustainable financial decisions.