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Nicole Roberson

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    Oxford, MS (South)

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    Nicole Roberson is an educator with over 20 years of classroom experience, focusing on the out-of-field teaching phenomenon and STEM education in rural Mississippi. In her role as Secondary Science Education Instructor at the University of Mississippi’s School of Education, Ms. Roberson is responsible for training the next generation of teachers in innovative teaching strategies that integrate technology to deliver modern and engaging learning opportunities for students and educators. Ms. Roberson specializes in teacher development, and through her work and research with the AP STEM Access Program, aims to enhance science education in Mississippi to equip current and future STEM teachers with essential knowledge, skills, and culturally responsive learning tools to succeed in their classrooms.
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Nicole Roberson is a three-time graduate of the University of Mississippi, with bachelor's, master's, and special degrees in secondary science education . She is currently working on her Ed.D. in secondary science education from the SOE. Nicole joined the SOE Board of Advisors in the Fall of 2024. 

Meet Nicole Roberson

What led you to want to serve on the School of Education Board of Advisors?

The SOE has played a vital role in my development as a teacher and in advancing my career. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to the SOE in this capacity.

Why did you choose to attend UM and the School of Education?

From early childhood, I knew that I would end up at Ole Miss. Once here, I found a true home within the School of Education.

Tell us about your favorite professor(s) at the School of Education? How did they make a positive impact on your professional and personal pursuits?

Dr. David Rock and Dr. Theopolis Vinson were two of the most impactful professors during my time as an undergraduate. Both offered encouragement and support while also pushing me to be the best I could be. They truly exemplified the best qualities of an educator.

Tell us about your proudest moment in education.

There are many moments that I could point to, but all of them center around a central idea: seeing students find success inside (and out) of my classroom. Sometimes, it is an "aha" moment in which students finally make a connection between concepts, and sometimes, it is seeing a student finally get the grade they are proud of.

Do you have any advice for our current students?

Two things:

Take time to develop meaningful relationships with your students. Content is always important, but some of the most impactful lessons will just be about life.

Find ways to make the content relevant to your students and their lives.