Darla K. Nolen, M.Ed. 704 E. Main Street, Little River 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 .