Meet Nichole
Hi - I am Nichole Beecher Isom. I am a mother of 4, educator, and homesteader. I have a Bachelor's degree in Marriage & Family Life from BYU and completed 2 years of coursework in Special Education from the U of U. I am experienced with curriculum development, education management, teaching ESL, ASL, homeschool, preschool, and Special Ed.
I am for:
- Academics over ideologies. Education - not indoctrination.
- Supporting Parental Rights including the right to Homeschool.
- Protecting Teachers from AI stealing their jobs.
The Issues
Education - NOT Indoctrination
Schools are for academics. Let's leave ideology to families and churches.
Protect Parental Rights
Parents ought to be the ones to instruct their kids on gender & sexuality and make medical decisions on their behalf. I favor more parental involvement in schools.
Protect Teachers
I will guard against the incursion of AI instruction & advocate for teachers to continue teaching.
Limit Computerized Instruction
Academic performance suffers with the overreliance on screens. I favor a return to time-tested programs and actual books and paper for core subjects.
Help Individuals Shine
I will work to protect special ed, honor's programs, and fine arts instruction so every child in Utah can develop their unique talents & abilities.
Encourage Patriotism
Our children need to know & appreciate our founding documents and unique history. They also need to understand the dangers of tyrannical governments.
Protect Homeschooling
Homeschooling is currently under attack right here in Utah. I will be a staunch defender of the right to homeschool in our state!
Limit Data Collection
Today our children are constantly being mined for data within the schools. I will stand up to this agenda of constant, intrusive data collection
Teaching ESL in China
In 2019 I went to China to teach English. Not only was I greatly enriched by the kind people of China, but I also came away with a deepened appreciation for freedom.
Special Needs Mom
Few things have shaped my passion for education more than being a mom of a child with autism. I have had the privilege of seeing my daughter's learning & confidence blossom through the years because of musical training.
Hosting Foreign Exchange Students
I have had the privilege of hosting a total of 39 foreign exchange students from Netherlands, Thailand, Guatemala, Honduras, China, Germany, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Japan!
Attending School Board Meetings
In 2022 I worked with a group of local parents in Washington County and we succeeded in getting our school board to remove sexually-explicit books from the school libraries.
Deep Dive into America's History
While working as the Education Manager for United We Pledge's Liberty Village, I was blessed to visit American history sites in the East & collaborate with American history icons including David Barton. I firmly believe it is our duty to teach our children to understand and appreciate America's history.
Educator
- ESL Teacher for Chinese students both online and in China
- Foreign Exchange Student Program Director
- Montessori Preschool Teacher & Director
- Special Ed Paraprofessional
- ASL Private Instructor
- Homeschool mom
- Thomas Jefferson Education and Trained Leadership Education Mentoring Institute (LEMI) Mentor
Curriculum Development
- Education Manager - United We Pledge for Liberty Village,
- Education Manager - Created online content for The People's Network,
- Education Manager - Utah Shakespeare Festival. Helped initiate their education department, classes, & curriculum
Home/Community
- County Delegate for Republican Party, Washington County, UT
- Attended school board meetings and worked with other parents to enact positive change, Washington County School District
- Organized & managed a multi-family homesteading co-op
- Participated in hosting 39 foreign exchange students from 9 countries
- In my childhood home, my parents provided foster care for 4 girls from the Navajo and Paiute tribes
Other
- Management & Youth Docent Trainer - Glenn Beck's "Blueprints of America" museum tour,
- Production Assistant - Anti-communist film "Beneath Sheep's Clothing"
Why I'm Running for USBE
AI in Utah's Schools - My Concerns
What's the difference btwn Equity & Equality?
Support the Campaign
Education - NOT Indoctrination
Academics Over Ideologies!
Support the Campaign
Education - NOT Indoctrination
Academics Over Ideologies!