Nickolas Sumpter

Background

About Nickolas Sumpter

Dr. Nick is a Career Technical Education (CTE) Specialist who completed his Ed.D. in Executive Leadership in 2022. Prior to this achievement, he gained experience in Public Health. During his time earning a Master of Public Health (MPH), he became dedicated to preparing the future workforce as a means to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health. Following this commitment, he worked as a CTE teacher and community partnership liaison. While pursuing his doctoral degree, Dr. Nick served as a Local Educational Agency (LEA) Monitor for the South Carolina Department of Education within the Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services. In this role, he conducted comprehensive evaluations of CTE programs statewide and provided technical assistance to local school districts and multi-district career centers to help them plan and prepare for program evaluations. Currently, Dr. Nick focuses on enhancing the work-based learning experience for students as an internship coordinator in secondary education and as the founder of Foundational Evolution. Foundational Evolution is an educational consulting firm that specializes in Career Readiness and CTE consulting services for communities, educational institutions, and families. With a mission to advance ethical standards of conduct and improve the education-to-workforce pipeline, Foundational Evolution offers services aimed at preparing students for career success, helping them stand out from their peers.