Spicer, Nicole - Warren Woods
Are you an incumbent?
No
Brief Intro of Candidate
Graduated from Henry Ford College with an Associates of Applied Science in Plant Maintenance Trades. I completed a 4-year apprenticeship as an Instrument Technician and the Labour Studies Program at Wayne State University. I work as an Instrument Technician for a utility company. I am married with 3 children who attend school in the district. I have been a Warren Woods resident for 9 years.
Endorsements
Yes, I have been endorsed by AFSCME Michigan 925. I am also seeking endorsements from USW, UAW and WWEA.
Top financials Contributors
Website and social media links
I am the top financial supporter of my campaign currently.
Nicole Spicer Campaign on Facebook
How would you engage and include parents, caregivers, community members and students in decision-making in your district around things like curriculum, budgeting and district policy?
I would invite everyone to the public board meetings to engage with the board. I would reach out to the PTC, PTA and Booster clubs to help spread the word of our meeting dates to increase the attendance at the board meetings to invite and encourage participation.
What are your thoughts on school discipline and the way it is exercised in your school district? What are your thoughts on restorative practices?
I believe that any form of discipline needs to be corrective. Restorative practices can help students learn communication skills and proper conflict resolution.
What are your thoughts on how to improve student mental health
By establishing a safe and supportive environment where students can connect to caring adults and encourage positive peer relationships can help to improve the mental health of students.
What are your thoughts on ways to improve Black student achievement in your district and in Michigan schools overall?
All Students in my district and throughout the state could improve their achievement goals if they were surrounded by a diverse and multicultural school environment in which to learn.
What are your thoughts on how to ensure that all students and their families, regardless of race, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, income status, etc., feel safe and included in your district?
To ensure that all students and their families feel safe and included in the district all students and their families will be treated with respect and dignity with their safety in the forefront of any decisions made.
What are your thoughts on how to recruit and retain staff, particularly staff of color, in your district with regard to pay, benefits, and working conditions?
To recruit and retain staff there needs to be an increase in pay, smaller class sizes and academic freedom.