Nicole Mcdermott, Acc is a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator | Coach | Head of School Search Consultant | Leader | Educator at Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator. She possess expertise in teaching, public speaking, fundraising, event planning, editing and 17 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "I had the pleasure of working under Nicole for almost four years. She provided me with my first teaching opportunity in independent schools. Nicole is a phenomenal leader. I admire her remarkable ability to recognize and nurture talent, along with her unwavering commitment to progressive education. She recently hired me to come lead a series of DEIB and professional development workshops. Collaborating with Nicole was not only a pleasure but also an honor; she exudes responsiveness and approachability. Her dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment has left an indelible mark on both me and the entire Pinecrest community. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been guided by her and proudly consider her an invaluable colleague within my network of friends." and "I have known Nicole for a decade and have had the opportunity to know her both as a parent at Pinecrest School and as a member of the Board of Directors at Pinecrest. Nicole is always open and available for a discussion and willing to hear your thoughts on a topic. She is an active and engaged listener who is thoughtful in her responses. Moreover, she is a life-long learner. Most importantly, she extends herself for students and ensuring that their social-emotional learning is at the center of their daily experience; that they learn self-advocacy and presentation skills even at the youngest ages; and that they see themselves as valued members of their community at large."