San Carlos School District
Nicole (Bender) Stier is a seasoned educator and marketing professional with extensive experience in public relations, brand marketing, and event management. Currently serving as a Kindergarten Teacher at San Carlos School District since August 2022, Nicole previously held the position of Director of Corporate Speakers and Events at IfOnly, acquired by MasterCard. Throughout a significant tenure at Shutterfly, Inc., spanning from March 2013 to May 2019, Nicole advanced through various roles including Director of Consumer PR and Brand Marketing. Past experience includes senior management positions at Old Navy and foundational roles at Williams-Sonoma and Ketchum Public Relations. Nicole holds a BA in Communication from California State University, Long Beach, and a Multiple Subject Credential in Elementary Education from CalStateTEACH.
San Carlos School District
The San Carlos School District shall provide an innovative and engaging learning experience that fosters the development of the Whole Child to ensure all students are well prepared for success in the 21st Century, as evidenced by: (a) Reaching their highest academic, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical potential; (b) Becoming problem solvers, critical thinkers, risk-takers, designers, collaborators, and innovators; and (c) Developing into contributing, empathic citizens and leaders who are responsible stewards of their world and care about equity and justice, both locally and worldwide.