Darla K. Nolen, M.Ed. 704 E. Main Street, Academy, Texas 76554 W:(254) 982-4304 C:(903) 229-8199 [email protected]

Qualifications . Texas Superintendent Certification . Earned Master’s Degree in Education . Experienced, successful administrator with thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, accountability, campus budgeting, personnel, and special programs . Exceptional communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills . Proven ability as a district administrator, principal, assistant principal, and teacher to lead students, teachers, parents, and community members

Education . Superintendent Certification Program 2011 University of Texas at Tyler . Master of Education - Educational Leadership 2003 Stephen F. Austin State University . State Bar of Texas, Legal Assistants Division 1994 Southwestern Paralegal Institute . Bachelor of Arts in Teaching – English 1991 Sam Houston State University

Work Experience Academy Independent School District, Little River Academy, Texas 2019-Present Assistant Superintendent

Corsicana Independent School District, Corsicana, Texas 2008 – 2019 Director of Business & Finance April 2018 - 2019 Principal, Corsicana Middle School 2017- April 2018 Principal, Collins Middle School Feb 2013 – 2017 Principal, Sam Houston Elementary 2011 – Feb 2013 Principal, Carroll Elementary 2008 – 2011

Secondary highlights  Manage and coordinate all facets of large, diverse campus with 850+ students and $5.3 million budget  Collaborate with campus leadership team on budget, staffing, instructional planning, operations, and performance data  Create a common vision and plan for improved student academic outcomes  Develop and implement master schedules, campus improvement plans, and accountability strategic plans  Strengthen campus culture and structures  Maintain focus and direction of the organization – Keep the main thing the main thing

Elementary highlights . Application, administration, and compliance for $1.2M in federal, state, and local grants . Preparation and daily administration for local campus budget . Provide leadership for the improvement of classroom instruction and student learning, including smart walks, teacher appraisals, and growth plans. . Responsible for all campus special programs for identified students including: Special Education, Section 504, ESL / Bilingual, Dyslexia, Gifted and Talented, Regional Day School for the Deaf, RTI, Compensatory Education, and Nursing and Wellness . Responsible for campus UIL academic programs; 3-5 . Responsible for administration of state and local assessment programs; 3-5 . Responsible for training and implementation of district-wide scope and sequence (CSCOPE) . Implement and coordinate after school tutorial program for at-risk students . Responsible for planning, presenting, and monitoring implementation of professional development and campus-wide book studies Darla K. Nolen, M.Ed.

. Responsible for implementation, training, and monitoring of 21st century digital learning classrooms . Communicate campus vision, student needs, and district priorities to parents and community members

Work Experience (cont.) Tyler Independent School District, Tyler, Texas 2006 – 2008 Elementary School Assistant Principal . Coordination and administration of all facets of the entire elementary school program including curriculum, budget, teacher appraisals, and student discipline . Helped move campus from “Academically Acceptable” to “Recognized” . Created comprehensive faculty and student policy and procedures manuals . Served as UIL campus coordinator . Alignment of curriculum and vertical teaming implemented; Increased TAKS scores: 3rd grade reading from 64% to 81%, 5th science from 67% to 87%, 4th writing from 78% to 92%, 3rd math from 64% to 82%, and 5th math from 82% to 93% . Established Whatever It Takes (WIT) lab for struggling learners; Increased TAKS subpopulation scores: 5th ED math from 29% to 60%, 4th AA writing from 35% to 80%, 3rd ED reading from 26% to 88%, 4th Hispanic reading 33% to 88%, and 3rd ED math from 58% to 81% . Responsible for implementation and coordination of computerized attendance, grading, and parental notification system

Lindale Independent School District, Lindale, Texas 2003 – 2006 Lindale High School ELAR Teacher Drill Team Instructor Varsity Cheerleader Coordinator . ELAR Curriculum Review Team . Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers . Planned and attended extracurricular events and summer camps for drill team and cheerleaders

Deer Park Independent School District, Deer Park, Texas 1998 – 2003 Bonnette Junior High School ELAR Teacher / Principal Intern (2003) . District Advisory Board . Campus Improvement Team . Created and implemented innovative P.A.S.S. program reducing student-athlete failures by 35% in one year

Barlow, Todd, Jordan & Oliver, L.L.P., Houston, Texas 1997 – 1998 Family Law / Corporate Law . Legal Assistant to Named Partner . Member of Litigation Trial Team; Federal and State Court

Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P., Houston, Texas 1994 – 1997 Corporate Law . Legal Assistant to Senior Partner . Litigation Trial Team . Expert Witness Coordinator . Trial Exhibit Coordinator

Livingston Parish Schools, Denham Springs, Louisiana 1993 – 1994 Denham Springs High School ELAR Teacher / Yearbook Co-Sponsor . Textbook Selection Committee . Junior Class Sponsor

Darla K. Nolen, M.Ed.

Klein Independent School District, Spring, Texas 1991 – 1993 Klein Oak High School ELAR Teacher / Speech Team Co-Sponsor . Senior Class Sponsor . Prom Committee . Graduation Committee

Academic Committees and Responsibilities 2016-2017 Corsicana District of Innovation Committee 2015 – 2016 Corsicana VISION20/20 Design Committee 2008 – Present Corsicana PBMAS Compliance and Review Committee 2008 – Present Corsicana District Educational Improvement Committee 2008 – Present Corsicana Calendar Committee 2011 – 2012 Corsicana District Grading Committee 2008 – 2010 Corsicana District DAEP Committee 2008 – 2010 Corsicana District Attendance and Truancy Committee 2006 – 2007 Tyler Elementary Emergency Planning Committee 2006 – 2008 Tyler PBMAS Core Analysis Team 2000 – 2003 Deer Park District Improvement Team

Texas Certifications Held Secondary Courses Taught Superintendent 8th ELAR Principal 9th English T-TESS Certified Appraiser 10th English PDAS / ILD Certified Appraiser 11th English Legal Assistant Speech Communications English Independent Studies GT for Administrators

Publications

Journal Articles

Vaughn, V., Hickey, W. & Nolen, D. (2011, June). Is This The Final Answer? Perspectives from Superintendents Who Have Read the TASB Plan. Journal of Education Finance, 5 (2).

Online Publications

Vaughn, V., Hickey, W. & Nolen, D. (2011, February). Is This The Final Answer? Perspectives from Superintendents Who Have Read the TASB Plan. Texas Association of School Administrators Research Journal.

Professional Presentations

Nolen, D. (2012). Dual Language Prepares for the Future. Paper presented at CISD School Board Meeting. Corsicana, TX.

Vaughn, V., Hickey, W. & Nolen, D. (2011). Is This The Final Answer? Perspectives from Superintendents Who Have Read the TASB Plan. Paper presented at Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter Convention. Austin, TX.

Darla K. Nolen, M.Ed.

Texas Superintendent Certification Courses Completed EDLR 5360: The Superintendency EDLR 5350: Personnel Administration EDLR 5353: Public School Finance EDLR 5358: School Facilities EDLR 5375: Internship in the Superintendency

Professional Affiliations Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Texas Association of Secondary Supervisors & Principals (TASSP) Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration (TCPEA) Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

State Professional Trainings Attended Texas Association of School Administrators Convention 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Texas Association of School Administrators Aspiring Superintendents’ Academy - 2012 Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter Convention – 2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019 Texas Computer Education Association Convention – 2012 Texas Computer Education Association Campus Leadership Academy - 2012 Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association Convention – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Texas Association of Secondary Supervisors & Principals Convention – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Texas Association of School Business Officials Summer Convention – 2018, 2019

Community and Social Affiliations Corsicana Education Foundation State Bar of Texas, Legal Assistants Division Zeta Tau Alpha Social Sorority First Baptist Church, Corsicana