Melissa A. Nichols

Melissa A. Nichols has a diverse work history that spans various educational and leadership roles. Melissa A. is currently working as a Producer for the Forget What You Learned Podcast. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Tutor Corps and Pacific Preparatory School, where they provided virtual tutoring support and oversaw academic courses. Melissa also worked as an Instructional Coach and English Department Chair at San Francisco University High School for the Breakthrough Collaborative. Melissa A. has experience as an 8th-grade English Teacher at KIPP Bay Area Schools and as a Founding English Language Arts Teacher at St. HOPE Public Schools. Melissa began their career as a Teach For America Corps Member, teaching in under-resourced public schools. Melissa A. also worked as an intern teacher in the Urban Program at Hillside Middle School and as a Student Library Associate at Western Michigan University. Additionally, Melissa has previous experience working as an Art Program Area Head and Camp Counselor at Hidden Valley Camp.

Melissa A. Nichols earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary English Education with a minor in Political Science from Western Michigan University from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, they attended Warren Mott High School from 2004 to 2008.