Experienced Leadership. Strong Schools. Smart Stewardship.

About Stephanie

Stephanie Nichols is an experienced educator and dedicated community advocate with more than 18 years in public education. A life-long Bedford resident, she has served as both a teacher at Bedford High School and an administrator at Salem High School. These roles have provided her with a deep understanding of how to support students, sustain strong schools, and balance educational excellence with fiscal responsibility.

Appointed to the Bedford School Board in 2025, Stephanie is committed to serving the community by fostering collaboration among families, educators, and residents to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. She also serves as co-president of Greater Bedford Womenade, a local nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial assistance to families experiencing unexpected hardship.

Stephanie’s long-standing dedication to education and community service reflects her belief that strong partnerships and thoughtful leadership are essential to maintaining the quality and integrity of Bedford’s schools.

Key Priorities for Bedford

Stephanie brings a methodical, experience-driven approach to the School Board, focusing on prioritizing students, promoting sustainable success, and continuing educational excellence.

Student Focused

Student Focused Education means keeping every decision grounded in what is best for our children. It means ensuring our schools remain places where every child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally; challenged to reach their fullest potential; and prepared with the knowledge and skills they need for future success. By fostering strong partnerships among families, educators, and the community, we can create learning environments that nurture growth, encourage curiosity, and uphold high standards while meeting students where they are. When we put students first, we build schools that empower every child to thrive.

Sustainable Success

Promoting Sustainable Success means protecting the strength of our schools today while planning responsibly for tomorrow. It requires maintaining fiscal responsibility without cutting corners—making thoughtful, efficient decisions that preserve the quality of education our community expects. By carefully stewarding resources, prioritizing what has the greatest impact on students, and operating with transparency and accountability, we can uphold Bedford’s tradition of excellence while honoring the trust and investment of our taxpayers. Sustainable success ensures that our schools remain strong, stable, and positioned to serve future generations with the same high standards we value today.

Educational Excellence

Educational Excellence means cultivating a vibrant community of learners who are curious in their thinking, resourceful in their problem-solving, and respectful in their interactions with others. It is about creating classrooms where high expectations are paired with strong support, and where every student is encouraged to explore new ideas, take meaningful risks, and grow both academically and personally. By fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, resilience, and mutual respect, we empower every student to reach their fullest potential and prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing world.