Robin Brockway-Nichols

Robin Brockway-Nichols has taught secondary choral music in Texas for seventeen years. During her seven year tenure as Director of Choirs at Newman Smith High School in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, the choral program has grown to include seven performing ensembles, with all groups earning consistent superior ratings at UIL competitions. Robin's teaching responsibilities include the A Cappella Choir, Varsity Men, Varsity Women, and the vocal jazz/show ensemble.

A native of Plano, Robin received an outstanding public school music education, and was twice selected for membership in the Texas All-State Mixed Choir while attending Plano Senior High School. She graduated cum laude from the University of North Texas, earning the Bachelor of Music in Education degree with an emphasis in voice. While attending UNT she served as the A Cappella Choir accompanist and soprano section leader.

After several years working as a professional pianist and singer, Robin began her teaching career in Plano at Bowman Middle School, where she was selected "Beginning Teacher of the Year" and runner-up for Plano ISD "Beginning Teacher of the Year". Robin also thoroughly enjoyed six years working as the Associate Choral Director at Haltom High School, and accompanied the Haltom Varsity Treble Choir for their 2000 TMEA and 2001 National ACDA Convention performances. An active clinician and collaborative accompanist, Robin has conducted TMEA All-Region Choirs across North Texas, and has accompanied numerous All-Region Choirs as well as the Texas All-State Women's Choir.

Robin serves on the TMEA State Board as Region 24 Secretary and is also currently a member of the TMEA/TMAC Curriculum and Assessment Committee. She has been nominated for "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" and is a member of TCDA, TMEA, TMAA, and Pi Kappa Lambda. Robin is married to the very patient and understanding David Nichols, and mom to Wendy, the NSHS Choir Dog. They reside in Carrollton and are active members of St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church in Richardson.