Nicole Vaughn Valentine (she/her) is a proud Nashville native and graduate of Metro Nashville public schools and local colleges. In 2005, Nicole began teaching in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Previously, she taught with the New York City Department of Education in the South Bronx for eight years. In 2015, Nicole returned to Nashville to be near family. She accepted the role as community liaison at a local middle school that serves youth from the Napier area. Nicole currently works for Napier Kitchen Table, a non-profit ministry that seeks to empower youth and families in the Napier area. She is a graduate of Lipscomb University, Leadership L’evate, Citizens Police Academy, Corner to Corner and serves on several non-profit boards.