Nikki Morrell Buyna has engaged students and faculty for nearly twenty-five years in both the K-12 and higher education sectors. As an educator, she taught courses in literature, composition, and humanities while directing various dance, cheer, and theater programs. In addition, her previous roles include Director of the Performing Arts, Professional Development Coordinator, Education Technology Specialist, elementary school director, and Director of Academics.

Currently, Nikki is the Director of the English Department at Full Sail University.

Nikki is passionate about cultivating a culture of innovation and creativity amongst educators. To that end, she has hosted a podcast and published a variety of blogs and articles on topics in education.  She has contributed to a variety of online educational sites and co-authored the ebook #Reaching the Tweeps: Hashing Out the Rules of Social Media in Education.

Nikki received a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University, a Master of Humanities from Tiffin University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English from King University.