Melissa A. Nichols

Melissa A. Nichols has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Melissa A. currently works as a Producer for the Forget What You Learned Podcast. Melissa has significant experience in the education sector, having held positions such as Chief Operating Officer at Tutor Corps, where they provided virtual tutoring support for K-12 subjects, standardized test preparation, and study skills. Melissa A. also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Pacific Preparatory School, a virtual private school offering personalized one-on-one instruction. Additionally, Melissa worked as an Instructional Coach and English Department Chair at San Francisco University High School for the Breakthrough Collaborative, where they provided support and mentoring to Teaching Fellows. Melissa A. has also worked as an 8th Grade English Teacher for KIPP Bay Area Schools and as a Founding English Language Arts Teacher at St. HOPE Public Schools. Melissa started their career as a Teach for America Corps Member, where they taught in under-resourced public schools. Melissa A. also has experience working as an Art Program Area Head, Theater Counselor, and Camp Counselor at Hidden Valley Camp, as well as an Intern Teacher at Kalamazoo Public Schools. In addition to their education-related roles, Melissa worked as a Student Library Associate at Western Michigan University.

Melissa A. Nichols completed their secondary education at Warren Mott High School from 2004 to 2008. Melissa A. then pursued their higher education at Western Michigan University from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Their major was in Secondary English Education, with a minor in Political Science.