Nikki Durr
About Nikki Durr
Nikki Durr is an experienced educator and currently serves as an Elementary Math Specialist at Kipp Metro Atlanta Schools and as a Eureka Math Professional Development Fellow at Great Minds. She holds a Master of Education and has a diverse background in teaching and curriculum development across various educational institutions.
Current Role at Great Minds
Nikki Durr serves as an Eureka Math Professional Development Fellow at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on the professional development of educators, enhancing their understanding and implementation of Eureka Math curriculum. Durr's work contributes to improving math education across various schools, ensuring that educators are well-equipped to support their students' learning needs.
Experience at KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
Since 2017, Nikki Durr has worked as an Elementary Math Specialist at KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools. In this capacity, she supports the math programming for primary schools within the KIPP Metro Atlanta Region. Her efforts aim to directly impact the math outcomes for K-4 students, fostering a strong foundation in mathematics at an early age.
Educational Background
Nikki Durr earned her Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Phoenix, where she studied Elementary Education from 2004 to 2007. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in History and Sociology from the University of North Alabama, completing her studies there from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in teaching and curriculum development.
Previous Teaching Experience
Nikki Durr has extensive teaching experience across various educational institutions. She worked for nine years at Atlanta Public Schools as a teacher from 2002 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Kindergarten and First Grade Early Intervention Program Teacher at Fulton County Schools for ten months in 2013-2014. Durr also held positions at Teach For America as a Content Curator and Resource Room Specialist, and as an Adjunct Professor at Shorter University from 2010 to 2014.
Professional Development Contributions
In her role as an Eureka Math Professional Development Fellow, Nikki Durr has been actively involved in the professional development of educators. She collaborates with teachers to enhance their instructional strategies and understanding of the Eureka Math curriculum. This initiative aims to improve educational outcomes and ensure that educators can effectively teach mathematics to their students.