Nikole Blanchard, an accomplished educator, began her journey into educational technology in 2003 at Louisiana State University. A proud LSU alumna with degrees in Elementary Education and Educational Technology, she holds numerous certifications, including National Board Certified Teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Innovator, and ISTE Certified.
Elected to the Board of Directors for the International Society for Technology in Education in 2019, Nikole serves as co-president of the merged organization of ASCD+ISTE and is a member of Louisiana IT Symposium advisory board.
As the Director of Innovation and Technology at The Dunham School, she played a key role in establishing the school as the state's only PK-12 Apple Distinguished School. Beyond her leadership role, Nikole is an adjunct professor at LSU, sharing her passion for educational technology. She also collaborates with Shell and LSU to bring STEM activities to the Baton Rouge community.
Outside her professional endeavors, Nikole enjoys relaxing with a good book, watching sports, and spending quality time with family and friends.
