Nicole Butler-Hooton has been an educator for 16 years. In 2021 she was named the Oregon Teacher of the Year, becoming the first Indigenous teacher to ever earn this recognition! She’s a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians - Chetco Band (Oregon) and the San Carlos Apache Tribe (Arizona). Nicole is a believer in the importance of connecting with students and families. Fun fact: she also loves to golf and would definitely beat Donnie if they ever played a round together. ⛳  

If you’d like to connect with Nicole and have any follow up questions about her ideas, you can find her on Twitter at @ButlerHooton.  

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