Nicole hails from Virginia and is a versatile individual comfortable with taking on different roles. She has worked as a clinician, designer, technician, and visual instructor for scholastic and independent guards, marching bands, drum corps, and indoor drumlines across the East Coast, Midwest, and Texas.
In the late 1990s, Nicole performed for two years with Revelation Winterguard, an independent A Class winter guard based in Richmond, VA. She developed a strong passion for the sport after her first season. In the summer of 1999, she marched with the Patriots Drum Corps in Rochester, NY, where the corps earned a DCI Division II gold medal. After aging out of A-class competition with Revelation, Nicole relocated to Rochester to perform with the World Class Patriots Winterguard from 2000 to 2003. Her love for the marching arts continued to grow, which led her to perform in DCA competitions with the Rochester Crusaders and later with the Empire Statesmen.
Nicole has taught from 2000 to 2019 in various states, including New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky. She discovered her passion for teaching at the Mid-Atlantic Marching Band camp in Virginia. In addition to teaching, Nicole is the founder of The Cookout, a Council Member of Our Marching Counts, and a member of the WGI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She also hosts the podcast "On A Waterbreakâ,
is the Indiana sales representative for Fruhauf, is a brand manager at Guard Closet, and serves as a design consultant for winterguards in many states. Additionally, Nicole serves as a marching band and winterguard adjudicator.
Currently, Nicole resides in Cincinnati, OH, where she enjoys attending theater performances, live music shows, and visiting comic and art museums. Nicole is a strong advocate for mental health and encourages everyone to prioritize their well-being. This summer, Nicole will return for a second year on the staff at The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps.
In the late 1990s, Nicole performed for two years with Revelation Winterguard, an independent A Class winter guard based in Richmond, VA. She developed a strong passion for the sport after her first season. In the summer of 1999, she marched with the Patriots Drum Corps in Rochester, NY, where the corps earned a DCI Division II gold medal. After aging out of A-class competition with Revelation, Nicole relocated to Rochester to perform with the World Class Patriots Winterguard from 2000 to 2003. Her love for the marching arts continued to grow, which led her to perform in DCA competitions with the Rochester Crusaders and later with the Empire Statesmen.
Nicole has taught from 2000 to 2019 in various states, including New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Missouri, and Kentucky. She discovered her passion for teaching at the Mid-Atlantic Marching Band camp in Virginia. In addition to teaching, Nicole is the founder of The Cookout, a Council Member of Our Marching Counts, and a member of the WGI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She also hosts the podcast "On A Waterbreakâ,
is the Indiana sales representative for Fruhauf, is a brand manager at Guard Closet, and serves as a design consultant for winterguards in many states. Additionally, Nicole serves as a marching band and winterguard adjudicator.
Currently, Nicole resides in Cincinnati, OH, where she enjoys attending theater performances, live music shows, and visiting comic and art museums. Nicole is a strong advocate for mental health and encourages everyone to prioritize their well-being. This summer, Nicole will return for a second year on the staff at The Academy Drum & Bugle Corps.