Her research interests include cultural constructions of disability and international inclusive education. Nicole is involved with Baldwin County’s Life Enrichment Center (LEC), a program that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She serves on the LEC’s Executive Board, the Creative Enrichment Center’s Advisory Board, and as the faculty advisor for the Georgia College Chapter of Best Buddies. Nicole also leads two study abroad programs: one to London/Paris and one to Tanzania. Nicole received her Ph.D. from Syracuse University in Special Education after completing her dissertation on whole-school inclusive reform.