Nicole is Assistant Professor of Music at Bethel University where she directs the women’s choir, Lucia Chorum. She is also the Artistic Director & Conductor of Minnesota Center Chorale in St. Cloud, MN. Prior to this, she taught middle & high school choir for eight years and also worked as a therapeutic musician for Knute Nelson Hospice. Nicole is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Music Education from Liberty University's School of Music. She holds a Master of Music with a Conducting Specialization from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in K-12 Choral Music Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nicole serves as the Collegiate Level Vice President on the Minnesota Music Educators Association board and has presented choirs at MMEA Midwinter Clinic and at several festivals in MN, ND, & IA. Nicole has a passion for the bond music creates with others and enjoys cultivating a love for singing that will last a lifetime. She lives in Alexandria, MN with her husband Brad, her two stepdaughters – Kennison and Anniley, - their five rescue cats – Rick, Felix, Milton, Mabel, & Opal - and their rescue Newfoundland dog, Gus.