Nicole Bistrić

Nicole Bistrić

Nicole Bistrić is Director of STEP Professional Learning. In this role, she oversees projects related to STEP implementations and supports the development and execution of STEP's vision for literacy coaching and professional learning. Nicole provides strategic support in the administration, implementation, and coaching of staff for schools that use the STEP Literacy Assessment system. She works closely with the Co-CEO on the development and execution of internal professional learning objectives and external professional learning series.

Prior to joining UChicago Impact, Nicole served as an Elementary Classroom Teacher, Literacy Coach, and Professional Development Presenter for 10 years in Title 1 schools within the Washington, D.C. metro area. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Coastal Carolina University and a Master of Science with a concentration in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University.

nlebedeff@uchicago.edu