Rebecca Nicholes

Rebecca Nicholes is an elementary school counselor living in Monmouth County, NJ. She has a passion for social/emotional learning and for helping families and children feel supported in any way they need. She is married to the love of her life, Tom, and they have two baby boys, Jack, 17 months, and Theodore, 5 months. Having Irish twins has been a wild ride but they are enjoying every second of the crazy and so thankful for the health and happiness of their babies. Rebecca’s hobbies include baking (homemade chocolate chip cookies are her specialty!), watching sports, and all things Real Housewives.

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