Dr. Nicki Newton

Dr. Nicki Newton is an education consultant who works with schools and districts around the country on elementary math curriculum (including state standards, guided math and math workstations) as well as curriculum mapping. She has taught elementary school, middle school, and graduate school. Having spent several years as a bilingual teacher and staff developer, she has an extensive background in Sheltered Instruction and English Language Learner Strategies.

Dr Nicki has an Ed.M. and an Ed.D from the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. She uses her strong understanding of curriculum to address the differentiated needs of all students in her work with teachers and administrators. Dr. Nicki builds upon current curriculum research and theory to provide practical, realistic 21st century strategies in today’s classrooms. Dr. Newton is greatly interested in teaching and learning practices around the world and has researched education in Denmark, Guatemala, and India.

Dr. Nicki writes a blog about math (www.guidedmath.wordpress.com), films youtube videos and is an avid pinner (http://pinterest.com/drnicki7/).