Nicki Young

Nicki Young is a faculty member at Salem College, where she focuses on supporting pre-service and in-service teachers in refining their instructional practices, particularly in literacy education for K-12 settings. Her expertise includes teacher education and the integration of social and emotional learning (SEL) into curricula. She has provided state-wide training in SEL for district leaders across North Carolina, emphasizing health leadership through an educational lens.

• Professional Focus: Literacy instruction, teacher professional development, and SEL implementation.
• Community Engagement: Leadership in health-related educational initiatives.

At Salem College, she values the close-knit community and participates in traditions like Opening Convocation and Back Porch parties. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in educational settings.