A former elementary school principal, author Dr. P.J. Nickels also uses her extensive background in education as the curriculum coordinator for Pennie Rich Publishing.
All of the books in her children’s series have interactive lesson guides, which are aligned to the U.S. National Standards of Learning and the Key Stages of Learning in the UK.

Dr. Nickels holds a double Master’s Degree in Linguistics and English as a Second Language and a Doctorate of Ministry in Education. She was a classroom Spanish/ESL Teacher, a School Administrator, worked for the Colo. Department of Education as a Teacher of Teachers, Curriculum Consultant, Grant Reader and was on the Spanish Bias and State Standardized Testing committees.  She is also a member of the Adams State College Presidents Honor Society and has worked as an Adjunct Professor in the ASC Education Department.

Mother of six, grandmother of seven, Dr. Nickels was born in Rhode Island and currently lives in Colorado with her author husband. In addition to her passion for literacy and languages, her other interests are family, travel, animals, environment, music, singing and cooking.

To schedule an interview with Dr. P.J. Nickels or receive more information, please contact Elaine Krackau at elaine@prbythebook.com
512.733.5145 

To schedule Dr. Nickels for speaking engagements or for
training sessions for teachers or parents of
home school students email
Pennie Rich Publishing
or call
719-937-5018