Erin Nichols

Academic Interest

• M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, August 2002. Baker University
• B.S. Elementary Education and Music, May 1998. Southwestern College-Winfield, KS

Teaching Interest

Courses Taught

• CI 848 - Analysis and Reflection 
• CI 796 - Family and Professional Collaboration 
• CI 760A - Creating an Effective Classroom
• CI 707 - Adolescent Development 
• CI 710B - Differentiated Instruction for Active Engagement
• TAP 427 - Philosophy, History, and Ethics of Education 
• TAP 416 - Classroom Management and Pedagogy 

Field Experience Supervision (WSU)

• CI 749 - Transition to Teaching Internship IV 
• CI 748 - Transition to Teaching Internship III 
• TAP 440 - Field Experience IV 
• TAP 439 - Field Experience III 
• TAP 438 - Field Experience II 
• TAP 437 - Field Experience I 

Professional Presentations

• Nichols, E. (2025) Cell Phones in the Classroom Data Dig, El Dorado High School Inservice, El
  Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2025) Setting Substitutes up for Success, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Holder, T., Nichols, E., and Ramirez, J. (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) KMIC Module 1 Parts 1 and 2: Mentor Roles & Responsibilities, Kansas Mentor and Induction Center, Wichita, KS
• Holder, T., Nichols, E., and Ramirez, J. (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) KMIC Module 2 Parts 1 and 2: Observing, Coaching, and Feedback, Kansas Mentor and Induction Center, Wichita, KS
• Holder, T., Nichols, E., and Ramirez, J. (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) KMIC Module 3 Parts 1, 2, and 3: Data-Driven Mentoring & Instructional Practice, Kansas Mentor and Induction Center,
  Wichita, KS
• Holder, T., Nichols, E., and Ramirez, J. (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) KMIC Module 4: Mentoring for Reflection and Action, Kansas Mentor and Induction Center, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2024) Enhancing Building Goals with Action Steps, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2024) Understanding Grades and Credit, Webinar for Parents, El Dorado High
  School, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2024) Understanding PRIDE Points and Cats’ Corner, Webinar for Parents, El Dorado High School, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2024) Understanding Tardies, Webinar for Parents, El Dorado High School, El
  Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2024) What Matters Most, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. and Ramirez, J. (2024) Collaborative Problem Solving, Kansas Mentor and Induction Center Inspire & Thrive Conference, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2023) Cognitive Levels Review, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2023) Connections: The New and Improved Seminar, El Dorado High School
  Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2023) Creating an Effective Classroom, Transition to Teaching Guest Teacher,
  Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2023) Developing Shared Values, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2023) PRIDE Instructional Model, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2023) Professional Goal Setting, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2023) Using FastBridge Data for Cooperative Groups, El Dorado High School
  Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Gooch, D., Hamm, D., Nichols, E., Palmer, A. (2022) Using Mentoring Relationships to Build
  Collective Efficacy, Uniting Leaders Conference, United School Administrators of Kansas,
  Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2022) El Dorado High School: Back to Better, El Dorado High School Inservice, El
  Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2022) Increasing Opportunities to Respond, El Dorado High School Inservice, El
  Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2022) Reading FastBridge Family Reports, El Dorado High School Inservice, El
  Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2022) Writing Quality Objectives to Benefit Students, El Dorado High School
  Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Goodvin, S. and Nichols, E. (2020) Mentoring During Crisis, Webinar, Kansas Mentor and
  Induction Center, Wichita, KS
• Goodvin, S. and Nichols, E. (2020) Helping Teachers Thrive, Not Just Survive, Uniting Leaders
  Conference, United School Administrators of Kansas, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2022) Personality Traits: Understand Yourself to Better Work Together, El Dorado
  High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2022) Wildly Important Goals, El Dorado High School Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2019) Finish Strong, Transition to Teaching Guest Teacher, Wichita State University,Wichita, KS
• Goodvin, S., Lefever, S., Nichols, E., Ramirez, J. (2018) Kansas Mentor and Induction Center:
  Model for Teacher Mentor Training, Educate Kansas Dialogue Summit, Manhattan, KS.
• Nichols, E. (2017) Connecting with Students: Upgrade your Teacher Toolkit, Transition to
  Teaching Presentation, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2017) Reading Strategies, El Dorado Public Schools Inservice, El Dorado, KS
• Nichols, E. (2016) Beyond Turn and Talk, New Teacher Induction, Wichita Public Schools,
  Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2016) Daily Speaking and Listening Opportunities, Wichita Public Schools District
  Inservice, Wichita, KS
• Harmon, K. and Nichols, E. (2015) Collaborative Problem Solving: A Solutions-Based Approach, American Federation of Teachers TEACH Conference, Washington D.C.
• Nichols, E. (2015) Problem Solving with STOIC, New Teacher Induction, Wichita Public Schools,Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E., Palmer, A., Sharshel, A., and Snodgrass, A. (2015) Mentoring New Teachers with
  Data-Driven Practices, New Teacher Center National Symposium, San Francisco, CA
• Nelson, K., Nichols, E., and Salisbury, A. (2014) Content & Literacy Objectives, New Teacher
  Induction, Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2014) Collaborative Brainstorming, District Mentor Training, Wichita Public Schools,Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2014) Enhance Learning with Foldables, Wichita Public Schools District Inservice,
  Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2014) Managing Differentiated Instruction, New Teacher Induction II, Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2013) Make Vocabulary Stick, New Teacher Induction, Wichita Public Schools,
  Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. and Stehm, J. (2013) Questioning, Discussion, Dialogue, & Debate: How to Make
  Student Talking Work for You, New Teacher Induction, Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. and Stehm, J. (2012) Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, New Teacher
  Induction, Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2010) Tuning Protocols: Focus on Rigor and Relevance, Wichita Public Schools
  District Inservice, Wichita, KS
• Lusk, M. and Nichols, E. (2009) Differentiated Menus, Wichita Public Schools District Inservice,Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2009) Reading Conferences with Students, Curtis Middle School Inservice, Wichita Public Schools, Wichita, KS
• Nichols, E. (2009) Rigor and Relevance: An Introduction, Curtis Middle School Inservice, Wichita Public Schools, Wichita KS
• Nichols, E. (2008) Shared Inquiry: Directed Notes, Wichita Public School District Inservice,
  Wichita, KS

Teaching and Education Leadership Experience

• June 2025 – Present - Transition to Teaching Director, Assistant Educator - Wichita State University 
• 2018 - Present - Lead Trainer - Kansas Mentor and Induction Center   
• 2022 – 2025 - Principal, El Dorado Public Schools, El Dorado High School
• 2017 - 2025 - Adjunct Instructor (T2T/TAP) , Wichita State University
• 2020 - 2022 - Assistant Principal - El Dorado Public Schools, El Dorado High School
• 2020 - 2022 - Assistant Principal - Wichita Public Schools, Northeast Magnet High School
• 2016 - 2020 - Classroom Teacher and Title I Interventionist, El Dorado Public Schools, El Dorado Middle School
• 2013 - 2016 - National Trainer, New Teacher Center
• 2012 - 2016 - Full Release New Teacher Mentor (Peer Consultant), Wichita Public Schools, Grades 6-12
• 2010 - 2012 - Classroom Teacher, Wichita Public Schools, Stucky Middle School
• 2007 - 2010 - Instructional Coach, Wichita Public Schools, Curtis Middle School
• 1999 - 2007 - Classroom Teacher, Wichita Public Schools, Stucky Middle School and Buckner Elementary

 

Awards and Honors

• 2019 - El Dorado Public Schools District Teacher of the Year Finalist
• 2018 - Apple Certified Teacher
• 2006 - Good Apple Award Recipient, Wichita Public Schools

Grants

• Nichols, E. (2024) Connections Café, USD 490 Partners in Education Grant, Lead Grant Writer, $420.96
• Nichols, E. (2024) Empowering Students with a School Store, Holly Frontier Tim Underwood Memorial Grant, Lead Grant Writer, $2,500
• Nichols, E. (2018) Breakout Your Critical Thinking and Cooperative Skills, USD 490 Partners in Education Grant, Lead Grant Writer, $550
• Nichols, E. (2016) Fidget Tools and Wobble Cushions, USD 490 Partners in Education Grant, Lead Grant Writer, $511.74
• Ellis, V., Lusk, M., Nichols, E., Stephen, E., and Wasko, S. (2010) Curtis Middle School Improvement Grant, Kansas State Department of Education School Improvement Fund 1003(g), Co-Grant Writer, $5,996,509

Perfessional Service and Organizations

• Evaluation Review Committee, Kansas State Department of Education
• Kansas Principals Association
• United School Administrators of Kansas