"Renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has.’ I believe that if Margaret Mead would have met the NISD Board of Trustees she would agree they are and have always been a small group of committed citizens focused on improving the lives of children. I am honored to serve as a member of such a caring, wise team of leaders. Collaborative work on behalf of educators, students and their families has been the cornerstone of my life's work and I am excited about the opportunity to work in partnership with the trustees and stakeholders."

Dr. Carol Harle, a long-time educator and community volunteer, was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2013.

Harle graduated from Marshall High School and the University of Texas at Austin before becoming a teacher in both Northside ISD and North East ISD. She worked as an Academic Dean at Rayburn Middle School and as a Staff Development Specialist in the NISD Organizational and Staff Development Department. She also served as an Executive Director for the School Improvement Department in North East ISD and as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in San Antonio ISD.

Harle served as PTA president at Leon Springs Elementary School, Stinson Middle School and O'Connor High School.

She and her husband Judge Sid Harle have two children, Kimberly and Paul, who both graduated from O'Connor High School and the University of Texas at Austin. Paul recently graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and Kimberly is a Public Affairs Coordinator for HEB.

Harle received her Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction in Harlandale ISD.