The Yarrawonga local transferred to CAGS this year after her first year as an educator and is now teaching Years 1 and 2 as well as some PE and religious studies.
Ms Nicholson studied teaching at Charles Stuart University and said she was excited to put her training into practice.
“I’ve wanted to do teaching since I was a really young girl,” she said.
“I’ve always looked up to teachers and really liked the job.”
According to Ms Nicholson, the best part of being a teacher is being a part of student’s lives and helping guide them through their day.
Though qualified to work with any student from kindergarten to year 12, Ms Nicholson said she always enjoyed working with younger children, which made her new position a natural fit.
Though many people from regional and rural areas move into the cities to study and stay there, Ms Nicholson said there are benefits to staying local, including the ease of getting placements.
Asked what she believed was an essential quality for those thinking about becoming teachers, she said it was vital they understood how to interact with kids and manage behaviour.
As for moving to CAGS, Ms Nicholson has no regrets, saying she received a lot of support transitioning into her new job.
“I think CAGS has a really good culture,” she said.
“It’s a really good environment to work in.”
Away from work, Ms Nicholson has a love for netball and can often be found on the courts. She also loves spending her downtime with family and friends.
Like many teachers, Ms Nicholson also loves coffee and has her favourite type.
“Cappuccino,” she said.
“I usually go to the Grainstore for one if I can make it in before work.”
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