Nicole is the mental health professional and social worker for Deerfield Elementary School.  She grew up in Ottawa, KS.  She attended undergraduate school at Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Kansas for graduate school.  Nicole obtained her clinical license in social work in 2006.  Nicole has been employed with USD 497 for 12 years.  Her favorite things are hiking with her family, photography, fall and traveling.  She and her husband have two children.