Mikva Challenge
Nikki Rucker, M.ED has a diverse range of work experience in education. Starting in 2008, they worked as a Teacher at North Lawndale College Prep until 2011. From 2011 to 2014, they served as the Leadership Coordinator/Teacher at the Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago. In 2017, Nikki joined Mount Vernon Presbyterian School as a Teacher until 2019. During the same period, they also worked as an Instructional Coach at The Black Teacher Collaborative. In 2018, Nikki became the Senior Director of Professional Development and Partnerships at Mikva Challenge, and later advanced to the role of Director of Professional Learning and Partnerships. Additionally, Nikki Rucker is the Founder of THE MSK EXPERIENCE, where they served as the Executive Director from 2009 until 2019.
Nikki Rucker, M.ED has a Master's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Roosevelt University. Additionally, they hold a Master's degree in Adult Education Curriculum and Instruction from Troy University. Nikki also has a Georgia Teaching certificate T5 from the Georgia Department of Education and a Trauma Informed Resilient Focused Schools Certification from Starr Commonwealth.