Nicole Travers

Senior Director of School Support & Program Data

As the senior director of school support & program data, Nicole Travers supports the DC Alliance’s advocacy efforts and numerous programs to support the city’s public charter schools.

Nicole joined the DC Charter School Alliance with more than 16 years of experience in the DC public charter school system. She came to the DC Alliance after a long tenure at IDEA Public Charter School, serving in numerous roles, ranging from summer school teacher, ELA teacher, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, Principal, and the top Senior Executive Leader.

Travers earned her Bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University. She also earned a year-long Fulbright Teaching assignment in La Chatre, France following graduation, where she had the opportunity to explore education through an international lens. Her passion for educating diverse students enhanced after her return to the District when she first joined IDEA PCS. Travers also holds a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from American University and a second Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Trinity University. She also excelled in a leadership training program with New Leaders in 2016.

When Nicole is not leading or learning, she enjoys traveling, writing poetry, roller skating, and spending time with her daughter. Nicole believes in continued growth in every aspect of life and her favorite quote is:

“Do the best you can until you know better.

Then when you know better, do better.”

- Dr. Maya Angelou