Nicole Hemminger

Nicole Hemminger is a part-time lecturer in the Basic Spanish Program at George Mason University. She holds a B.A. in Political Science with an International Relations emphasis from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a California Teaching Credential in Multiple Subject and Bilingual Education from California State University, San Marcos. She is currently completing a Master of Arts in Foreign Languages (Spanish Concentration) and pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Spanish Heritage Language Education.

Her professional focus centers on equitable language education, particularly for heritage language learners and bilingual populations. She teaches SPAN 201 as part of the GMU Basic Spanish Program. Nicole advocates for inclusive language education policies and practices through her teaching and academic work.