Nicole Fulgham received her doctorate in education from UCLA with a focus on urban education policy and teacher preparation. She joined the national staff of Teach for America (TFA) and held several key leadership roles before starting the Expectations Project. Nicole is the author of two books, Educating All God’s Children and Schools in Crisis. Christianity Today named her one of “50 Women Leaders Influencing the Church and Culture.” She lives near DC with her husband and their three children.