Nicole Vanmatre M.ed

Nicole VanMatre, M.Ed has a diverse work experience in the education industry. Nicole is currently a Strategic Account Manager at IXL Learning since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Wake County Public School System as a Special Education Department Chair and Virtual Academy teacher from October 2021 to March 2022. Before that, they served as a Special Education Teacher and ICR General Curriculum at Apex Friendship High School from August 2018 to February 2022. Nicole also worked as a Special Education Teacher and Case Manager at Carroll Magnet Middle School from August 2017 to June 2018, and at Apex High School from February 2017 to June 2017. Nicole gained experience as a Special Education Teacher and Case Manager at Webster County High School from August 2016 to February 2017. Prior to that, they worked as an Art Teacher at Fayette County Public Schools from August 2014 to June 2016. Nicole also served as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Harrison County Schools from March 2014 to June 2014, and as a Substitute Teacher at Monongalia County Schools from January 2014 to June 2014. Additionally, they worked as an Art Instructor at The Wow Factory from February 2013 to May 2014. Overall, Nicole VanMatre, M.Ed has held various teaching and leadership positions within multiple educational institutions.

Nicole VanMatre, M.Ed, obtained their Master's degree in Special Education and Teaching from West Virginia University, where they studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Art Teacher Education from West Virginia University, studying from 2009 to 2013. Nicole also holds a high school diploma from Parkersburg South High School, which they earned in 2008.

In terms of additional certifications, Nicole is a Google Certified Educator Level 1, which they achieved in March 2020. Nicole is also certified as a Special Education Teacher from West Virginia University, having obtained this certification in May 2018. Furthermore, Nicole has completed the Instructional Practice Inventory training in August 2015. Lastly, they hold a certification in Art Education PreK-Adult from West Virginia University, which they obtained in December 2013.