Nicole De Longe served for 15 years in the educational field as a teacher and principal with 4 years of business management before beginning as Director of Special Education at St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.  Her focus has been with grades K-8th, serving in multiple capacities for both Catholic and public schools, suburban, urban, homeschool, and private tutoring.  She attended Friends University in Kansas and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  Later, she obtained a Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis on Gifted, Talented, and Creative from Emporia State University.  Recently, she completed her National Board Certification in Special Education through the American Academy of Special Education Professionals.  She and her husband Daniel have been blessed with four children: Bradley, Brooklyn, Bella, and Beverly and attend St. Monica’s Catholic Church.  Mrs. De Longe savors inclement weather, especially when it rains or snows.  She loves nothing more than snuggling up in a cozy spot with a captivating book.