Nicole Melnicky is an experienced and passionate visual arts educator with a diverse educational background spanning Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto. She holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree from OCAD University, specializing in Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design (IAMD). Prior to her graduate studies, Nicole earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia, where she focused on Fine Art with minors in Textile Design and Art History. In addition, she holds a Diploma in Fashion Design from Blanche Macdonald Centre and has further honed her expertise in Surface Design and Fashion Design at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles,CA.

With over ten years of teaching experience, Nicole has taught at a variety of respected institutions, including Emily Carr University of Art & Design, OCAD University, and NPC College of Art and Design, and Green Apple Art Center. In addition to her university and studio teaching roles, Nicole has led after-school programs in the Surrey School District #36 and Langley School District #35. She is also certified by the BC Ministry of Education, holding the Independent School Teaching Certificate (ISTC).