I have always been passionate about teaching and leading for children and the adults that are with them in schools and homes.”
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.
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.
The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Network is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. CAST Schools are partnership schools with a focus on STEM careers, project based learning and work-based learning. Key partners include public school districts, higher education institutions, and local employers from target industries.