K. NIckel Consulting and Coaching

MULTILINGUAL LEARNER EDUCATION COLLABORATIONS

K. Nickel

Consulting and Coaching


Welcome!

As a dedicated learner and educator, I’m committed to leveraging my experiences to mentor others and foster meaningful growth.

The workshops and coaching I offer to world language, and all multilingual learner educators, are designed to empower you with essential tools to cultivate language proficiency, intercultural understanding, efficacy, and collaboration.

What makes me different? I have extensive teaching experience, a background in cognitive coaching, and proven leadership skills that have led to impactful changes.

Central to my mission is the recognition of education -especially education in multiple languages and cultures- as a powerful catalyst for addressing challenges.

In collaboration and service,
Karen Nickel



  • Article -Budke, M., Nickel, K., & Strauss, S. (2025). Learner feedback for language growth. The Language Educator,  20(2), 26-31. (LINK)
  • Article – Turning Obstacles Into Stepping Stones: A Cohort Model to Navigate the Pathway to Teacher Licensure, TLE (LINK)
  • Article – All Aboard! Destination: Minnesota Bilingual Seal with Performance at Proficiency Levels Along the Way, TLE (LINK)
  • Article – PLCs Make It Possible: Providing an equitable student learning experience through the power of Professional Learning Communities, TLE (LINK)
  • Blog Series – Facilitating Proficiency-Based Learning, Extempore (LINK)
  • Webinar – Finding Support Through Collaborative Data Discussions, Extempore (LINK)
  • Webinar – Grading to Promote Proficiency, Vista (LINK)