Nicole Clark is a Clinical Mental Health intern at New England College in her final year. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is certified as a holistic wellness and nutrition coach, with training in the COPER model. Nicole has over 25 years of experience working in early childhood education, specializing in special education and substantially separate classrooms. Throughout her career, she has focused on building strong relationships with her students and promoting social-emotional learning and wellness. As a published children’s author on social-emotional learning, Nicole continues to be passionate about mental health and empowering others with tools for emotional wellness.