Hedreich Nichols speaking on a conference stage

Educator · Author · Strategist

Change, one small bite at a time.

Hedreich Nichols helps people and organizations communicate, teach, and connect with greater clarity, perspective, and humanity.

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Writing & work seen in Edutopia Cult of Pedagogy Solution Tree TCEA Cherry Lake Publishing

Whether you are navigating organizational change, strengthening communication, rethinking learning experiences, or exploring the role of AI and technology in today’s world, the questions can feel big.

SmallBites Consulting helps educators, leaders, organizations, and mission-driven teams turn complexity into clear, actionable next steps.

Thoughtful change does not happen all at once. It happens one meaningful step at a time.

Portrait of Hedreich Nichols in a red blazer

Author: Finding Your Blind Spots (Solution Tree) · national award winner
Writer: Edutopia · Cult of Pedagogy · five readers for grades 4–8
Musician: Grammy nomination as a singer
Education: M.Ed., Educational Technology, Texas A&M

Meet Hedreich

I.How We Help

Every engagement begins with a planning conversation, so the work is relevant, actionable, and connected to your community.

“All educators can benefit from reading this book.”

Bonnie Nieves, M.Ed., science teacher and author · on Finding Your Blind Spots

“[A sentence from a district leader about working with SmallBites.]”

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“[A sentence from a conference organizer about Hedreich’s keynote.]”

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II.Watch & Listen

Hedreich on YouTube

New YouTube seriesTeacher in Transit: build options while you have optionsWatch on YouTube ↗

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In the Room

Hedreich speaking on the Solution Tree main stage — Solution Tree, main stage

Hedreich smiling in front of a full workshop room — A full room, before the session

Hedreich presenting from a podium in a green blazer — Keynote

Hedreich working with students in a classroom — Still a teacher, always

Hedreich at the Solution Tree booth holding her book — Author signing, Solution Tree

Hedreich leading a workshop with educators — Professional learning

Cover of Finding Your Blind Spots by Hedreich Nichols

2022IPPY Award
Winner

III. The Book

Finding Your
Blind Spots

Hedreich blends lived experience, educational expertise, and research to help educators better understand the stories, assumptions, and perspectives that shape learning. Eight guiding principles, published by Solution Tree, with a foreword by Walter D. Greason.

“All educators can benefit from reading this book.”Bonnie Nieves, M.Ed., science teacher and author

Available Wherever Books Are Sold Bring the book to your team

IV.Insights

Writing since 2006

Hedreich presenting on AI to educators at TCEA

AI & Edtech · September 2026 I Can’t Spell Anymore: What Spellcheck Teaches Us About AI Literacy in Education The lesson of spellcheck is not that technology destroys skills. It is that using technology without guidance, boundaries, or intentional practice can weaken the very capabilities it should help us strengthen.

Also From Hedreich

Teacher in TransitA YouTube series on what comes after, or beside, the classroom. The Bridge CollectiveSelect strategic communications and storytelling work. SmallBites, the showConversations for educators, one small bite at a time.

Hedreich Nichols seated on a stairway in a red blazer

Thoughtful change starts with conversation.

If you are navigating a challenge, exploring a new direction, or looking for support in learning, leadership, communication, or strategy, we’d love to connect.

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