Hi! My name is Nicole Colon and this is my 21st year as a teacher in the River Edge school district. Prior to teaching Kindergarten, I taught 1st grade at Cherry Hill. I am a mother of an amazing RiverDell 8th grader and a beautiful 3rd Grade daughter. I graduated from William Paterson University with my Elementary teaching degree in K-8 and have obtained my Master's Degree from Rowan University as a Reading Practitioner. I enjoy traveling throughout the US with my family, attempting to summit the highest mountains. This summer we drove from Las Vegas to Los Angeles with our favorite stop at Lake Tahoe! At home, we have 7 adorable pets (fish and snails included). I also volunteer my time on an animal rescue team, working with pet adoptions. My motto on life is, "There is never enough love to give". I care about and respect all that comes my way and I encourage my students to do the same.