Austin Nicole, a business teacher at Hamilton Heights High School, has been named the Husky Hero for the month of October.
Nicole, who is in his second year of teaching at the high school, has been a great addition to the staff. If you ask students to describe him in one word, it’s “kind,” which goes a long way for student engagement and inspiration.
“In a short period of time, he has been able to really make a difference in our students,” Hamilton Heights High School Principal Jarrod Mason said. “He brings a fresh approach to the classes he teaches, and he seems to be really good at fostering student buy-in and interest in his courses. I feel like the industry experience he brings to our students has blended perfectly with his instructional approach, and students can clearly see themselves in careers in the workforce because of it.”
“What an honor!” Nicole said when presented with this recognition. “Being a Husky Hero means that I am serving our students well while they chase their life passions. I believe it is important to come into school each day with an innovative and positive mindset. The goal is that our school can create well-rounded individuals through real-world experiences and purposeful projects. This award is a reminder for me, and others, that there are a lot of good things going on within our community. I am honored to contribute to this great community! As always … there is power in positivity. LEAD WITH LOVE!”
“[Mr. Nicole] is always looking out for his students and makes class engaging and fun!” said junior Campbell Lively.
Junior Casey Beatty agrees. “He is always very kind and willing to help everyone until they understand something completely. He makes learning so much fun and is engaging.”
For Levi Chandler, a junior, Mr. Nicole is “really cool, relatable, and overall a great teacher to have.”
Junior Greta Gellinger said he is willing to help and always wants the best for his students.
“He has just been very kind to our SRT and helped us stay on top of our grades,” noted junior Carson Felger.
“He’s very kind, nice, and helps us with homework,” noted junior Ewan Shaffer.
Do you know a Husky Hero? Nomination forms and information about this special recognition program for Hamilton Heights employees are available at bit.ly/hhschuskyhero. The Husky Hero Recognition program is made possible through the Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation in partnership with Craig and Amber Bowen (FC Tucker). #hhedfoundation