Nichole Hartrick is completing her 7th year as a music educator in the Dearborn Public School District. She currently teaches band and orchestra to grades 5-8 and travels to three different schools within the district. Nichole serves on the leadership team within the MICORE caucus. She is also a building representative within the Dearborn Federation of Teachers and formed the Music Caucus within the union to fight and advocate for issues that specifically impact music educators within the district. In addition to teaching, Nichole regularly performs around the Detroit Metro area playing saxophone, clarinet and singing.