As the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Steele Creek Preparatory Academy, Nicole Shaw leverages her extensive background in educational leadership from Liberty University to drive meaningful advancements in K-8 education. In her current role, she is dedicated to fostering an environment where curriculum development...
As the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Steele Creek Preparatory Academy, Nicole Shaw leverages her extensive background in educational leadership from Liberty University to drive meaningful advancements in K-8 education. In her current role, she is dedicated to fostering an environment where curriculum development is not only innovative but also responsive to the diverse needs of students. Nicole’s expertise in data-driven instructional strategies allows her to analyze student performance metrics effectively, ensuring that curriculum adjustments are grounded in solid evidence and tailored to enhance learning outcomes.
Nicole plays a pivotal role in facilitating Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings for K-8 educators, where she encourages collaboration and the sharing of best practices. Her commitment to literacy advancement is evident in her initiatives to unpack and align the English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Social Studies, and Science standards across all grade levels. By creating comprehensive pacing guides, she empowers teachers to deliver content that is both rigorous and engaging, while also accommodating the varying learning styles of their students.
In addition to her curriculum mapping and development efforts, Nicole is instrumental in planning and conducting professional development sessions that build content knowledge among educators. Her leadership in instructional leadership meetings fosters a culture of continuous improvement, where educators can refine their teaching strategies and share insights. With a strong focus on problem-solving and analytical skills, Nicole Shaw is not only enhancing the curriculum at Steele Creek Preparatory Academy but also inspiring a generation of educators to embrace a data-informed approach to teaching and learning.