This summer the Manchester Township School District (MTSD) also welcomed Michelle Nichol as the Supervisor of Early Childhood Education!
Mrs. Nichol has devoted her entire 22-year career to the Manchester Township School District. She takes great pride in the district’s achievements and commitment to exceeding expectations for staff and students. Her professional journey has encompassed a career focused on early childhood education, starting with teaching kindergarten, first, and second grade at both Whiting Elementary and Manchester Township Elementary schools. Following her teaching experiences, Mrs. Nichol took on the role of K-5 Literacy Coach for Ridgeway and Whiting schools. For the past nine years, she has served as a Supervisor of Instruction for the Manchester Township School District, spending eight years at the elementary level and one year at the middle school.
Prior to the Manchester Township School District receiving Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) funding in 2022, two of the district’s schools housed preschool disabilities classrooms, with one school having an integrated general education and special education program. As the Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor, Mrs. Nichol supervised those preschool programs, ensuring appropriate supports were in place, selecting instructional materials, and coordinating intervention services to meet the diverse needs of our early learners. The goal of Mrs. Nichol’s new role as the MTSD Supervisor of Early Childhood Education is to assist in the implementation, supervision, and evaluation of curriculum for all early childhood teaching staff Pre-K through fifth grade. The substantial and dedicated career experience that Mrs. Nichol brings forth from her prior roles makes it a seamless transition into her new position as the Supervisor of Early Childhood Education.
“Having an extensive amount of experience at the elementary level, I am excited to work with our administrators, teachers, and staff to create opportunities for our students in our PreK-5 buildings that focus on developmentally appropriate foundational skills and connect them to the standards outlined by the NJDOE,” says Michelle Nichol, Supervisor of Early Childhood Education. “My goal is to uphold the outstanding preschool program that has been established in our district. Additionally, I aim to enhance the link between preschool and elementary education in all three of our schools, ensuring that every teacher has the essential resources to provide our students with the foundational skills required for their success and growth. Ultimately, my goal is to foster a comprehensive education that nurtures the whole child.”
In addition to being devoted to her career and the Manchester community, Mrs. Nichol cherishes her family-oriented lifestyle as a proud wife and mother of a daughter and a son. She finds joy in beach outings, unwinding by the pool, and creating lasting memories with friends and family.