Hi!  I am Nichelle Jinks and I am a first grade teacher at Richlands Primary School.  I have loved teaching since day one.  Along with 1st, I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.  

I am a life long resident of Richlands, NC.  I have been married for 25 years to Roger. We have 2 children, Keagan & Elijah.  I love to travel.  I have been to Greece, France, Germany, the Bahamas, and I plan to add to this list as soon as I can.  

I currently hold BS in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  I am licensed and certified to teach k-6.  This will be my 14th year teaching.  

Professional mission statement: As an educator, I will support and nurture students as they grow, and learn. Through teaching I will endeavor to appreciate each child's individual character. My perfect classroom features happy, healthy children who are eager to learn and preparing to lead.