She earned a Bachelors Degree in Art Education and Ceramics; and her Masters Degree from MICA in Business Arts. She runs her own small, side business, Down to Earth Studio, selling her ceramics and paintings. Nicole taught ceramics for 6 years at Ravens Run Art Camp and studied abroad in Italy at La Meridana, International School of Ceramics. Nicole enjoys yoga, spending time outdoors and relaxing at the beach. As a true Jersey girl, Nicole was a talented field hockey player and is a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan.