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Author Nichole Pichardo

Nichole Pichardo

Nichole Pichardo is a seasoned communications professional with more than 17 years of experience and a passion for effective communications. In her role as Communications Specialist for the Orange County Department of Education, she uses her experience in both the public and private sector to support Orange County’s 27 school districts. Nichole is also proud to serve on the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) extended board as the regional chair for the Inland Empire and Orange County. Nichole truly believes that well-informed students, families, staff members and community members are the greatest assets to a school community.

Panel Discussion PLI

Q&A: Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Nichole Pichardo
July 22, 2021
More than 2,500 educators from throughout California gathered virtually this week for a three-day Professional Learning Institute aimed at sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emot... Read More
Student on bus

New OCTA program to offer free bus rides for Orange County youth

Nichole Pichardo
July 20, 2021
A new initiative approved last week by the Orange County Transportation Authority — or OCTA — Board of Directors will soon allow all passengers ages 18 and under to ride the bus for free. As part of a six-mo... Read More
Santa Ana High School Speech and Debate team

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana High School team earns top honors at national speech and debate tournament; new state guidance for K-12 schools; and more

Nichole Pichardo
July 16, 2021
A team from Santa Ana High recently won the national championship at a highly-competitive national speech and debate tournament. In what the team is calling a "victory for Santa Ana," the win marks the first ti... Read More
Colloquium featured speakers

Virtual colloquium on July 21 will discuss ethnic studies and California’s model curriculum

Nichole Pichardo
July 14, 2021
A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum during an online forum presented by the Orange County Department of Education. Hosted by Orange County Supe... Read More
Kids in nature

OC educators provide tips to keep students learning this summer

Nichole Pichardo
July 14, 2021
The summer months are in full swing and while children and teens can definitely benefit from rest and relaxation, there are plenty of ways for students to keep their young minds sharp. So, in celebration of ... Read More
computer and newspaper

Weekly roundup: Former Brea Olinda alum headed to the Olympics; updated mask guidance for schools; and more

Nichole Pichardo
July 9, 2021
Orange County-born softball player Aubree Munro, who completed her education in the Brea Olinda Unified School District, will soon be representing Team USA at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The 28-year old cat... Read More
summer program

Here’s what summer learning looks like across Orange County

Nichole Pichardo
July 8, 2021
From nature walks to marble mazes to hands-on STEAM projects, small group learning and music activities, we're taking a peek behind the orange curtain at what summer learning looks like across the county. A ... Read More
Sunburst Youth Academy 2021 graduation

Defying the odds: OCDE’s alternative education program celebrates nearly 700 graduates

Nichole Pichardo
June 30, 2021
Language divides, homelessness, pregnancy, single parenting, and social and academic challenges are just some of the hurdles the 2021 graduating class of OCDE’s alternative education, or ACCESS, division has fa... Read More
CMMS/HS MESA Team

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa students place second at national engineering competition; Newport-Mesa USD appoints a new interim superintendent; and more

Nichole Pichardo
June 25, 2021
The Math Engineering Science Achievement — better known as MESA — team from Costa Mesa Middle and High School recently placed second overall at the National Engineering Design Challenge, which was held June 21-... Read More
National History Day title

Irvine middle schoolers take top honors at virtual National History Day finals

Nichole Pichardo
June 22, 2021
A pair of middle schoolers from Irvine has earned first place in the 2021 National History Day competition, which was held virtually, June 13-19. Erin Hwang and Nagyung (Anna) Cho of Sierra Vista Middle Scho... Read More
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Orange County Department of Education
Al Mijares, Ph.D.
County Superintendent of Schools

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