Nikki Fynn, Ed.D., MPH
Growth Up Education Services, LLC
Teaching Artist & Life Skills Coach | 1-1 Behavioral Relational 90-day Wrap Around Support | Workshops & Training
© Dr. Nikki Fynn, 2024. All rights reserved.
Experience
24 years of experience working with youth 9-19 providing transition services, student support, alternative education strategies, service learning, kinesthetic education15 years of working with youth who have ADHD, PTSD, high anxiety, and other intellectual disabilities15 years using drawing, photography, therapeutic writing, & other arts-based education modalities10 years of working with grant programs, securing funding, implementing initiatives, and conducting program evaluations15 years working with youth in toxic, abusive and/or dysfunctional families15 years of creating trauma informed, inclusive learning spacesDoctorate in Education Leadership, 2018
Masters in Public Health, 2000
Minor in Nutrition, 1998
Expressive Arts Certification, 2017(Pictured: My graceful heART)
Here's the Tea...
I am the oldest of 8 children and I didn't like it
Most of my caseload is comprised of boys
I love cooking and listening to music
I self-published a book called, "The Pancake Scientist"I consulted with Little Hippo Publishing on a 20 book social-emotional learning book series (available on Amazon): "The Big Cookie Mess Up" is one of the booksI am a mom of a teenager
My favorite superhero is Spider Man
I just completed a year of walking 10K steps a day
I am known for my creativity, humorous wit, and resourcefulnessI have always been a nerd and I embrace it FULLY.
