Nicole Stephens, Principal of the Woodside Lane Campus, began her career in education at Hampton High School in 2005. Ms. Stephens has served as an instructional leader in Newport News Public Schools, Isle of Wight County, St. Mary’s County, and Charles County both located in Maryland. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Old Dominion University. Ms. Stephens later attended Clemson University and Grand Canyon University where she earned her Masters of Education in Education Administration.

Ms. Stephens strives each day to encourage those around her to be better versions of themselves each day by leading by example. ‘“Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others” – John Maxwell