Nancy Nicewonger
Lead FacilitatorEducation, Work & Volunteer History
EDUCATION
UNC Greensboro
MA in Conflict Resolution (May, 2009)
Messiah College, Grantham PA
BS in Elementary Education (May, 1990)
CONFLICT RESOLUTION EXPERIENCE
Beyond Classroom Conflict
Leading workshops and family nights for schools and preschools
Conflict Resolution Center and Teen Court Program, Concord, NC
Internship with the Teen Court Program
Experiences
Led a dispute analysis for a daycare center in Holyoke, MA
Developed a Conflict Resolution plan for First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, PA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
First Up, Philadelphia, PA (2019 – present)
Professional Development Instructor, Adult Education
Stanly County Schools, Albemarle, NC (2008 – 2014)
Pre-K teacher, Kindergarten teacher
Pioneer Valley Christian School, Springfield, MA (2002 – 2008)
Kindergarten, first-grade teacher
The Lord’s Academy, Woburn, MA (1991 – 1995)
Kindergarten, second-grade teacher
Grace Christian School, Merrimack, NH (1990 – 1991)
First-grade teacher
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
JAM Christian Daycare, Kennett Square, PA (2014 – 2019)
Center Director
The Kids’ Place, Wilbraham, MA (2001 – 2002)
Center Director
Preble Children’s Center, Preble, NY (1995 – 1999)
Director, Preschool Teacher
The Lord’s Academy, Woburn, MA (1991 – 1995)
Teacher, Elementary Supervisor
TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Stanly County Schools (2010 – 2012)
Led teacher workshops and family nights in Beyond Classroom Conflict
Pioneer Valley Christian School (2006 – 2008)
Founded and led Middle School Conflict Resolution Club
Worked with children in Conflict Resolution for Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 5
ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International (2005 – 2008)
Led workshops on Conflict Resolution at Regional Conferences in New England and the Southeast
The Lord’s Academy (1993 – 1995)
Led teacher trainings
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Maplewood Baptist Church, Malden, MA
Youth leader, Mission Board Member
Memorial Baptist Church, Cortland, NY
Youth leader, Sunday School Co-Superintendent, led workshops for church safety program
Church in the Acres, Springfield, MA
Teacher, Founder of GAMAland program for young children, Teacher and Director of Vacation Bible School, Sunday morning speaker, Speaker for Women’s groups, Leader of Advent Morning Retreats for women
Mission Baptist Church, Locust, NC
Teacher for adult class, Leader for children’s Reflections program, Small group leader
WORK EXPERIENCES
Lynch Group Homes, Willow Grove, PA
Campus Work Study- Faculty Service, Messiah College, Grantham, PA
Kenbrook Bible Camp, Lebanon, PA
Nanny, France
Nursing homes and Assisted Living in Malden, MA
Baystate Medical Center Emergency Room, Springfield, MA
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Family: husband, Dan and their son and daughter
Enjoys writing and reading
Experiments with gardening and growing flowers around her home