Dr. Carol Harle is a longtime educator with a Ph.D. in curriculum studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Harle has served as a top administrator including campus leadership in Harlandale ISD, Northside ISD, North East ISD and San Antonio ISD. Additionally, she was a school improvement consultant for schools throughout Texas. At CAST, she coordinates and coaches campus leadership, curriculum and instruction related initiatives such as: project-based learning, curriculum & instruction, campus leadership, and related initiatives promoting student agency.

“I have always been passionate about teaching and leading for children and the adults that are with them in schools and homes.” She recalls the words of American writer and teacher Margaret Wheatley, “at some time in your life, your heart leapt out and you had no choice but to work with children.” My heart keeps “leaping out” as I joyfully get to collaborate with passionate students and educators daily.

Dr. Harle is a UTSA College of Education and UTeachSA professor, Northside ISD school board trustee, TASB Board of Directors director, Integrated School Supports (social emotional and mental health school initiatives) member and Communities in Schools volunteer.