Nichole Yardley is starting her second 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. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Arkansas State University. During her time in education, she has taught English 10 and Pre-AP English 10. Nichole is passionate about animals and spends her spare time volunteering with local animal rescues. She also married her husband, Andy, over the summer.