Hi!  My name is Julie Nicolai and I am the Second Grade teacher here at Cataract Elementary.  I live in the country near Melrose with my husband, Cory, and two daughters.  Ashlee is a new four year old, and Cortney is 7 months. 

I graduated from Melrose-Mindoro High School, and have lived in Melrose my entire life.  When I am not at school, the most important thing is my family and spending time with them!  I enjoy being outside and in the woods.  I like hunting, camping, and being on the water.  Oh, and I attend many baseball games because my husband thinks he’s a big kid.

       I have been teaching at Cataract Elementary for eight years.  I have taught in a variety of grades, first through third.  I received my teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, and my Master's Degree in Education from there also. 

       The best thing about being a teacher is the students.  The families here at Cataract are also nice to work with.  Every day in the teaching field is a different day and a learning experience.  You just never know what it will bring!