Nicole Barton-Spencer

Nicole Barton-Spencer is a Professional School Counselor of 18 years, originally from Fayetteville, NC, and now residing in Marietta, GA. She is the mother of two adult children and in her spare time she loves to travel, meditate, and attend arts & crafts fairs.

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From the Author:

Social Dynamics and Black Culture: How to Effectively Reach and Teach Black Students

In my role as a Black counselor in an educational setting, I am tasked with the unspoken responsibility of “handling” Black children.

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