Nichole Yardley is starting her third year of teaching at Alma High School. She grew up in Alma and is a graduate of Alma High School. Nichole has a Bachelor of Science in English Education from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and a Master of Science in Education Theory and Practice from Arkansas State University. During her time in education, she has taught Pre-AP English 9, English 10, and Pre-AP English 10. Nichole is passionate about animals and spends her spare time volunteering with local animal rescues. She has also been married to her husband, Andy, for two years.