Nicole George, Clarke Central High School math department teacher and Algebra 1 Multi-Classroom Leader, poses at her board in Room 905 on Sept. 24. George became a Multi-Classroom Leader at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, a position she applied for in order to work more in a subject she was passionate about. “I see my job in a multitude of ways, which is whether the teacher needs another body in the room, a support person to pull small groups to work with a few kids, or if the teacher is in need of help in general, then I see myself more as (an) instructional coach,” George said. Photo by Isabella Gresham
After being instated as the Algebra 1 Multi-Classroom Leader for the 2025-26 school year, Nicole George works with both students and teachers inside the classroom.
At the start of the 2025-26 school year, Nicole George, Clarke Central High School math department teacher, took on an additional role as the Algebra 1 Multi-Classroom Leader.
Since then, George has taken on more than the typical teaching responsibilities, now serving as a consultant and assistant for other teachers on top of her own Algebra classes. She now teaches two algebra classes in the morning and supports other algebra teachers for the remainder of her day. George chose to apply to the position during summer before the 2025-26 school year, wanting to teach both students and teachers her favorite subject.
“I love algebra (and) specifically teaching freshmen. It’s a really hard job, but I keep coming back (because) our algebra team is one of the best teams I’ve ever worked on. They are so passionate and willing to learn and be pushed,” George said. “Each and every one of (the algebra) teachers really want to grow, and I would love to be the person to help (get) them there.”
As a part of her position, George checks in with and helps each Algebra 1 class by utilizing small group teaching, whole class teaching and providing feedback on teaching styles.
“(George) has a very strong classroom presence. She definitely is trying to get things done,” CCHS math department teacher Cole Aukes said. “She’s not afraid to raise her voice if necessary, but it’s very clear that she does care about all the students in the room. Having that compassion but also that kind of seriousness can make freshmen realize how important this class is.”
“Each and every one of (the algebra) teachers really want to grow, and I would love to be the person to help (get) them there.”
— Nicole George,
CCHS math department teacher and Algebra 1 Multi-Classroom Leader
In addition to working with the students, George aids in improving the teachers’ instruction by understanding different teacher and student perspectives, according to CCHS math department teacher Savannah Jenkins.
“As an observer and as a co-teacher, (George is) really good at helping me reflect on my own teaching, and (leading) me in a different direction that I didn’t think of. She’s always so kind about (helping me),” Jenkins said.
Looking to her future in this role, George hopes to improve classroom instruction for the greater benefit of students.
“I really want (the Algebra 1) team to put out some of the best lessons that we can and to know that we have walked away doing (everything) for our students,” George said. “Ideally, I would love our (End-of-Course exam) scores to go up, but if we can walk away saying that we have pushed (the students) and they have learned how to be a better math student, even if it’s not on the scores, I feel like that’s a success.”
