Mrs. Nanini has taught 5-7th grade, and has been an instructional coach, assistant principal, principal, and associate superintendent in school districts throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. She has a bachelors degree in elementary education from Wheaton College and a masters degree in school leadership from Southern Methodist University. Mrs. Nanini loves spending time outdoors with her husband and toddler son doing large-scale DIY projects, four-wheeling in the mountains, and creek fishing. She also enjoys arts and crafts, and cake and cookie decorating. She has a goal of reading every Newberry Award winner, and she loves getting to chat about books with students!