Special Needs Homeschooling

Niki Cooper brings nearly two decades of educational experience to her role as the Special Needs Support Coordinator with North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE). A Wake County native and homeschooling mom of three, Niki is passionate about equipping and encouraging families as they navigate the unique needs and strengths of their children. She and her husband, Thomas, homeschool their children in Wake Forest, where their days are filled with connection, curiosity, and Christ-centered learning.

Niki holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from East Carolina University, with a specialization in neurodiverse and academically gifted learners. Her career spans public schools, Montessori education, virtual learning, and administrative leadership. Whether teaching in Wake County classrooms, collaborating with schools in Japan, or guiding homeschool families across North Carolina, Niki’s mission has remained constant: to serve each learner with compassion, intentionality, and wisdom.

As a former Teacher of the Year, Montessori Student Services Director, and virtual learning instructor, Niki has developed inclusive, data-driven programs that support the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Her own journey from traditional classroom to homeschool parent has deepened her conviction that education flourishes when rooted in relationship, family, and faith.

In her role with NCHE, Niki is honored to walk alongside families who are seeking individualized support, particularly those with children who have learning differences or special needs. She believes every child is wonderfully made and that homeschooling offers a powerful opportunity to nurture their God-given potential in a safe, loving, and flexible environment.