Nicole Damico

Nicole Damico is a Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Education. Her academic career bridges K-12 teaching experience in English Language Arts with higher education roles focused on teacher preparation. Damico’s research emphasizes digital literacies, mindfulness in education, and the ethical integration of technology in classrooms. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Pennsylvania State University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. 2014 – Pennsylvania State University, Curriculum & Instruction
  • M.Ed. 2006 – Pennsylvania State University, Curriculum & Instruction
  • B.A. 2005 – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, English and Journalism

Her work prioritizes preparing educators to navigate evolving digital landscapes while fostering critical media literacy. Key research themes include social media pedagogy, pre-service teacher identity development, and mindfulness-based approaches to teacher well-being. Damico co-leads initiatives to reduce teacher attrition through collaborative online networks and has published extensively on technology integration in teacher education.

Notable contributions include exploring assigned social media participation in education courses and developing frameworks for digital mindfulness training. She serves as a faculty member in the Peabody School of Education, actively contributing to curriculum design and program coordination for the MAT program.