Ms. Nicole Upton is the Career and Technology Education Department Chair for Kennemer .

Ms. Upton has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master's in Business Administration, with a concentration in finance from Dallas Baptist University. She holds a Teacher's Certification in Business and English as a Second Language Supplement 6th-12th.

Ms. Upton is a highly qualified educator with prior experience as an entrepreneurial professional with record success in sales management, marketing, strategic planning and business development. Ms. Upton is a highly qualified business leader with management background and demonstrated abilities 

Ms. Upton became a teacher to inspire children to pursue their dreams, enhance students to reach their academic potential and empower them to embrace their passion through education.

Ms. Upton has mentored young women at New Lives alternative school in Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Upton also serves and volunteers as an Elder at The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas since 1998.