#35 Coral Academy of Science at Nellis AFB | Miadora Nelson

In this episode we talk with Ms. Miadora Nelson, the principal of Coral Academy of Science at Nellis Air Force Base. We discuss her transition from public district schools to public charter schools and the importance of understanding the social and emotional wellbeing of students. At the 41 minute mark, Miadora discusses the book "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain" by Zaretta Hammond and the impact it has made on her. Miadora Nelson is beginning her third year as principal of Coral Academy of Science Nellis Air Force Base Campus. Prior to coming to Coral Academy, she worked in education for 18 years at the Clark County School District in a variety of roles. She was the assistant principal at Lucille Rogers Elementary School and Hollingsworth S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Teachnology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Academy. Before entering school leadership, Ms. Nelson was a learning strategist at Walter Long S.T.E.A.M. Academy, supporting teachers in high yield instructional strategies and integrating S.T.E.A.M. into instruction. In addition, she taught for ten years at Walter Bracken S.T.E.A.M. Academy, the first S.T.E.A.M. elementary school in Las Vegas. Additionally, she currently teaches elementary mathematics methods for Nevada State University. Ms. Nelson is a native of Las Vegas. She is a product of Clark County School District and a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She has earned a Bachelors in Elementary Education, a Masters in Mathematics Education, and a Masters in Urban Leadership from the University of Las Vegas Nevada. She is dedicated to providing a high quality education for all students.