Gaylene Nicholson

Interacting with the students has changed in recent times. Gaylene is working and teaching part-time from home now.

“Teaching remotely is completely different,” says Gaylene. “It’s a new way of interacting and communicating, which took a while to get used to. One of the programs that I teach has moved into the blended delivery model, and I am enjoying the combination of face to face and distance teaching right now.”

Gaylene has made the Holland College Foundation a giving priority because she wants to contribute to the greater good of the community in which she lives, works, and plays.

“I want to make our students’ lives a little bit easier -- to pay it forward -- and this is how I choose to do it,” shared Gaylene. “I donate through payroll deductions, and I know that every bit adds up and makes a difference to our students.”

Gaylene lives in Montague with her husband Bobby, a Holland College sessional instructor, and their two border collies. When Gaylene is off the clock, you will likely find her doing something active. She is a fitness instructor, an avid curler and golfer, and is currently working toward obtaining her wellness certification. Gaylene also recently ran in the PEI Marathon and has qualified for the Boston Marathon!