Mrs. Nichols  |  Science  |  Ascent of Northern Colorado

ABOUT ME

I absolutely love the natural world and sharing its beauty with others!  I have a degree in zoology with a minor in chemistry from Northern Arizona University.  During college I spent a summer in South Africa volunteering at a reserve and getting to see the magnificent savannah diversity.  Shortly after graduating I started working at Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Arizona.  I worked there for over 14 years and was the manager of the hoofstock (rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelope, etc.) department when I left.   I just moved to Colorado in 2021 with my husband and two beautiful daughters and we are loving this beautiful area we live in!

EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

I believe classical education is what education was always meant to be, a blending of deep knowledge and deep moral character.  For they truly are dependent on each other and the only way for a student to enter the world fully equipped to be successful in their endeavors, the ability to defend their beliefs with truly thought out arguments, the appreciation of the importance of having deep conversations and be informed citizens and future leaders of our country.  I feel truly honored to be involved in this noble cause.