Nikki Malek is an enthusiastic Grade 2 English Language Arts educator at Keystone Academy in Beijing. Currently in her second year of the Keystone NEXTeacher program, a leadership initiative aimed at developing innovative teaching practices, Nikki is dedicated to equipping students with the skills necessary to become responsible digital citizens. With over a decade of experience in the ELL field, she continuously strives for self-improvement as an educator, seeking ways to enhance the learning experience for her students. Nikki is a passionate advocate for engaging and empowering learning and enjoys collaborating with fellow educators to exchange strategies and ideas.