He teaches science and math methods for elementary education majors and graduate students along with supervising student teachers. His research interests include documenting impacts of nonformal education experiences and elementary environmental education. Before coming to Auburn Montgomery, Nicholas served as a classroom teacher for 22 years in a variety of settings including public and parochial schools. His teaching duties revolved mainly around science and math instruction with students ranging in age from 4th-9th grades. VitaVita