About the Founder

Nicole's passion for helping others became most apparent in third grade.

Miss Diesel recognized her authentic efforts to support her friends with special needs. During a school assembly, Nicole was honored to help her wheelchair-bound friend on stage to accept his Student of the Month award.

After a tough decision to resign from the school system in the summer of 2020, Nicole became focused on the safety and wellness of her family. Knowing that students would still need her in these upcoming months (and later on YEARS!), she began tutoring full time and building a network of comprehensive resources for families-both locally and internationally!

Education

University of Missouri- Columbia

Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish

Teaching Certifications

Kindergarten through 6th grade, General Studies
Early Childhood-12th grade, Special Education
K-12 ESL, English as a Second Language

Timeline of Experience

2008: Classroom teacher and leadership roles ranging from Early Childhood to 12th grade in Missouri, Colorado & Texas
2016: Certified Cognitive Coach
2020-present: LearnLee Founder & CEO