Nola H. Wellman, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Nola Wellman returned to her native Texas in 2004 to accept the position of Superintendent at Eanes ISD after spending her professional career as an educator and administrator in Colorado. Dr. Wellman enjoyed 20 years in the acclaimed Cherry Creek School District in Denver, including five years as an assistant superintendent. Previously she was a middle school principal in that district and in Estes Park, Colorado. Dr. Wellman earned degrees from Texas Tech, Colorado State and the University of Colorado.
Since returning to Texas and joining Eanes, Dr. Wellman has made an enormous impact on the district and the community. She has led Eanes ISD through several major planning initiatives, a successful bond election, instructional enhancements, challenging financial times and established outstanding relationships with parents, staff and community. Under her leadership, state accountability ratings have climbed continually, including a clean sweep of Exemplary ratings for all schools and the district this year.
Dr. Wellman was honored as the Westlake Chamber of Commerce 2005 Citizen of the Year and received Texas Tech College of Education's Outstanding Alumni Award in 2009.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Administration, Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Colorado
Master's degree in Reading and Administration from Colorado State University
Bachelor's degree in Education from Texas Tech University
