Nicole Smith is a teacher at Sydney Children's Hospital School, Randwick, where she works with children and young people receiving medical treatment across a range of hospital and remote learning settings. Prior to entering education, Nicole worked as a paediatric physiotherapist, bringing extensive experience supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of children with diverse needs.

Nicole is an experienced educator who has taught across primary and secondary settings and has held a variety of executive and instructional leadership roles. Her professional interests include the role of explicit teaching in inquiry-based learning, educational continuity for students with complex health needs, and strengthening connections between health, education, and wellbeing