Nicol Russell
Nicol has worked as an early childhood teacher, school administrator, Head Start state collaboration director, and state-level administrator for the Arizona Department of Education. Her research interests include studying the implementation practices of early learning programs and considering ways to create more equitable opportunities for all children and educators.
Nicol holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in early childhood education and early childhood special education and an EdD in educational leadership, all from Northern Arizona University.