Nichole A.
Education - Equity - Technology
- Role
- Senior Director, Learner Engagement and Implementation at Digital Promise
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nichole A.
Nichole Aguirre is a dedicated and strategic educator with a wealth of experience and a strong academic background, including an anticipated Ed.D in Organizational Leadership. In her recent role as the Badging Coalition Project Director at Digital Promise, she demonstrated expertise in project management, budgeting, and fostering inclusive innovation. Nichole\'s leadership also extends to statewide initiatives, where she served as the Director of Virtual Education and Innovation at the Texas Education Agency, shaping the vision for virtual academies. Her commitment to talent acquisition and development is evident in her role as the Assistant Director at Austin ISD, where she mentored district leadership and contributed to effective recruitment. Nichole\'s diverse career, including positions as a Technology Design Coach and ESL Teacher, showcases her strategic thinking, organizational skills, and dedication to enhancing educational experiences for all stakeholders. She currently serves as the Director of Pathways Design at Digital Promise.
Experience
Senior Director, Learner Engagement and Implementation
Nov 2023 — Present · US
In her current role as the Pathways Design Director at Digital Promise, Nichole Aguirre is leading an initiative focused on applying emerging technologies such as digital badging and Learning and Employment Records to address the needs of historically excluded secondary, postsecondary, and workforce learners. She collaborates closely with education, workforce, and technology partners, fostering meaningful cross-sector collaboration toward a shared vision. Nichole actively develops and facilitates communications on behalf of Digital Promise, advocating for inclusive innovation strategies within the adult learning ecosystem. As a leader, she manages projects that strengthen technologies and tools for more equitable learner pathways, creating project plans with ambitious deliverables and complex goals. Nichole ensures effective project management by leading implementation of tools and processes, providing fiscal management for project budgets, and tracking and reporting data to understand project reach and impact. Her commitment to alignment with related projects and organizational goals highlights her dedication to the success of the Pathways and Credentials initiatives at Digital Promise.
Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science in Interdiciplinary Studies , Elementary Education and Teaching
2009 — 2012
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership
2025
Concordia University Texas
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
2013 — 2014
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