About Dr. Nicks
Born in Seneca, SC, I grew up in Clemson. My mother was a faculty member at Clemson. As you can imagine, I grew up and still am a big Clemson Tiger fan. Once it came time to go to college, can you guess where I went? Yep, you guessed it; I went to Clemson University.
Born in Seneca, SC, I grew up in Clemson. My mother was a faculty member at Clemson. As you can imagine, I grew up and still am a big Clemson Tiger fan. Once it came time to go to college, can you guess where I went? Yep, you guessed it; I went to Clemson University.
My undergraduate major was Community Recreation Management. During my time at Clemson and in this major, I realized I had a passion for working with young people. My major allowed me to have some wonderful experiences in this, including a 3 month trip to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to work with the local Boys & Girls Club on the base. At some point I felt my major was a bit too unstructured for me, and I decided to get into teaching. I still ended up graduating from Clemson in 2007 with a B.A. in Community Recreation Management. Also, during my time at Clemson I was in the Clemson University Marching Band all four years. I played bass drum in the drum line, which was probably my best experience during my time at Clemson.
My undergraduate major was Community Recreation Management. During my time at Clemson and in this major, I realized I had a passion for working with young people. My major allowed me to have some wonderful experiences in this, including a 3 month trip to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to work with the local Boys & Girls Club on the base. At some point I felt my major was a bit too unstructured for me, and I decided to get into teaching. I still ended up graduating from Clemson in 2007 with a B.A. in Community Recreation Management. Also, during my time at Clemson I was in the Clemson University Marching Band all four years. I played bass drum in the drum line, which was probably my best experience during my time at Clemson.
Three weeks after I graduated from Clemson, I began studying in Clemson's Master of Arts and Teaching Program. Being a fan of math while I was in school, I decided to become a math teacher. This was such a great experience for me and taught me a lot about teaching in Middle School. I graduated with my Master's in May, 2008. In May of 2024 I completed my educational doctorate degree from Converse University in Professional Leadership.
Three weeks after I graduated from Clemson, I began studying in Clemson's Master of Arts and Teaching Program. Being a fan of math while I was in school, I decided to become a math teacher. This was such a great experience for me and taught me a lot about teaching in Middle School. I graduated with my Master's in May, 2008. In May of 2024 I completed my educational doctorate degree from Converse University in Professional Leadership.
I began teaching at Beck Academy Middle School here in Greenville on August, 2008. During my time there, I taught in 6th and 7th Grade, including Algebra I in 7th Grade. During my last year at Beck I was voted Teacher of the Year. This is my 9th year at Langston Charter (17th year overall), and I've taught 6/7 math, 7/8 math, the 7th Grade & 8th Grade Algebra I course while at Langston.
I began teaching at Beck Academy Middle School here in Greenville on August, 2008. During my time there, I taught in 6th and 7th Grade, including Algebra I in 7th Grade. During my last year at Beck I was voted Teacher of the Year. This is my 9th year at Langston Charter (17th year overall), and I've taught 6/7 math, 7/8 math, the 7th Grade & 8th Grade Algebra I course while at Langston.
I've been married to my amazing wife Mishelle for 15 years. We have two kids: Landon who is 12, and Lilly Capri who is 10. We also have our three "other" kids: our Lab mix named Brooks, a Great Pyrenees mix Buzz, and a bunny named Ducky.
I've been married to my amazing wife Mishelle for 15 years. We have two kids: Landon who is 12, and Lilly Capri who is 10. We also have our three "other" kids: our Lab mix named Brooks, a Great Pyrenees mix Buzz, and a bunny named Ducky.