Nicole was born in South Korea and grew up in Toronto, Canada where she started her social work career working with at-risk street youth and women struggling with addiction. Her first undergraduate degree was in Philosophy. She also holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Master’s degree in Educational and Counseling Psychology. She has been working in the field of education for 7 years.

Nicole lives with her husband Paul, baby daughter Tehya and their dog, Wallace. During her spare time, she enjoys watching true crime documentaries and checking out new coffee shops in the city.

Nicole hopes to inspire her students to create positive changes within themselves, in relationships with others, and in their communities.