Nicole received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Across the Lifespan with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University, and her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and North Carolina State Licence with the NC State Board of Speech Pathology.

Nicole has been working in pediatric private practice in North Carolina for the past 6 years, and before that, worked 5 years in the public school system in Georgia. Nicole loves working with children of all needs and abilities and has specialized training in treating children with moderate to severe speech sound disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She also has advanced training in treatment of pediatric feeding disorders, with focus on developing mealtime management an improving motor planning specific to feeding and swallowing. Nicole also has experience treating a wide variety of speech, language, and fluency disorders. She is also proficient in basic Spanish and sign language. Nicole is passionate about helping children develop and maintain the confidence and skills to be their own advocates and take pride in their communication. She also values caregiver and sibling involvement and loves to coach families on the best ways to support their early communicators.

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with friends and family exploring Raleigh and making the most of what this beautiful city has to offer. She also enjoys relaxing on the patio, hanging out with her partner and dogs, and spoiling her little niece who couldn’t be any cuter.