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Nicole Mancini is the Chief of Academics for the Council of the Great City Schools, where she assists urban districts in enhancing instructional systems to boost student achievement.
Before joining the Council, Nicole served as the chief academic officer for Florida’s Broward County Public Schools, providing strategic communication and support to school and district administrators, coaches, and teachers on effective teaching and learning practices. She was also the vice president of educational services for the Florida Speech and Hearing Association and an adjunct faculty member for Florida Atlantic University, teaching early childhood and clinical education courses.
Nicole has a B.A. in Psychology (Cum Laude), Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, and completed the necessary coursework for Educational Leadership Certification from Florida Atlantic University. She has a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Child and Youth Studies: Early Literacy and Reading from Nova Southeastern University. She also holds her Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and her Speech Language Pathologist Professional License from the State of Florida Department of Health.
FUN FACTS: Nicole is a huge Florida Gators and San Francisco 49ers fan! Her personal interests include reading, watching and attending sporting events, and spending time with her puppy Bailey.
