NICHOLE VAUGHAN
WORK
Sequoia High School (2013-present)
Health Careers Academy Coordinator (2025-present), IB English Language and Literature Teacher, IB Theory of Knowledge Teacher, many other roles
The Bay Area Writing Project (2022-present)
Teacher Consultant (2022-present), Summer Institute Returning Fellow (2025), Summer Institute Fellow Coach (2023-present), Summer Institute Teacher Fellow (2022)
Yoga Flow, Ocean Avenue
Vinyasa Flow Instructor
VALUES
CURIOSITY
I am constantly asking “How?” and “Why?”
PROCESS > PRODUCT
A product is a nice demonstration of work, but the process is more valuable.
REVISION
As Kiese Laymon teaches, “the rugged majesty” of revision is a necessary practice to be our best selves and make the best work for the world
EVIDENCE BASED
There are many sources of evidence beyond data and the quantifiable; more data does not always mean accurate representation