Nicole L. Thompson, Ph.D. (Menominee/Mohican)
Coordinator
American Indian/Alaska Native Early Learning Initiative

Nicole L. Thompson, Ph.D., has a joint appointment at Mississippi State University. She is the coordinator of the American Indian and Alaska Native Initiative of the National Center for Rural Early Childhood Learning Initiatives and an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction of the College of Education.  

Thompson learned from an early age the importance of her Native culture and heritage, and of honoring her family. Although Thompson did not grow up on her Indian reservation, these early teachings now serve as inspiration for her work at Rural Early Childhood. Aware of the lack of research surrounding American Indian and Alaska Native early childhood education and young children, Thompson is actively pursuing collaborative relationships with individuals, organizations, and institutions that will enable Rural Early Childhood to improve the lives of young children who are American Indian and Alaska Native.

Thompson holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Elementary Education from the University of Georgia.

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