Hedreich Nichols is a speaker, adult educator and tech integration specialist dedicated to helping educators create innovative, student-driven learning environments. Her workshops and courses as an expert trainer on teacher efficacy and cultural literacy have helped districts across the country and across the globe implement research-based practices that improve academic outcomes for all students.

Hedreich’s adult education impact is broadened through her work as an author. With her award-winning Solution Tree book, “Finding Your Blind Spots: 8 Guiding Principles to Overcome Implicit Bias in Teaching,” Hedreich melds her educational experiences and unique perspective as a recurring “One Black Friend” with academic research to help teachers and leaders better support today’s increasingly diverse and globally connected students.
Prior to her current work as an author speaker and adult educator, Hedreich had a successful career as a musician and music educator, earning a Grammy nomination as a singer, and a double-platinum CD for arranging.

Hedreich holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Technology from Texas A&M University, further complementing her wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of education.