Nicole Rafferty, M.S. ED., RYT200, CLC, is a passionate and knowledgeable educator and Certified Life Coach, who has experience teaching in both public and private schools. Nicole was recognized as a 2020 Top Teacher for Delaware Today magazine and has a Master’s degree in literacy education. Nicole prioritizes the social-emotional aspects of learning; she builds a strong and nurturing rapport with students and their families and cultivates a community of learners that emphasizes wellness, agency, and social justice. Her students feel safe, valued, and supported. Nicole feels strongly about providing students with the tools and resources to develop their foundational, life, and executive function skills to be their most successful and empowered selves. Nicole is certified through Breathe for Change; Certified Life Coach Institute; Responsive Classroom.