Nicole Sintetos

English, Humanities, Administration, Athletics
805-684-4127 x336
nicole_sintetos@cate.org

BA, Colby College
MA, Brown University
PhD, Brown University
Appointed: 2022

Dr. Nicole Sintetos joined the Cate community as the English Department Chair in 2022, bringing extensive experience as an educator and researcher. She began her career at Dublin School in New Hampshire, where she taught English and History courses, coached lacrosse, and spearheaded school-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Nicole earned her MA and PhD from Brown University, where she designed undergraduate courses in American Studies and Ethnic Studies. Her expertise spans American Literature, Labor History, Asian American Studies, Environmental History, and the History of Science. She has been the recipient of numerous fellowships and research grants, and is currently the co-director of a National Park Service-funded project preserving overlooked WWII Japanese internment sites.

At Cate, Nicole remains an active researcher and proud coach of the JV girls lacrosse team. She is committed to student-centered pedagogy and place-based learning, fostering curiosity and engagement both in and beyond the classroom.