Nolan Kerby
Meridian
Summary
Experienced educational leader with 9 years of experience supporting student achievement and instructional improvement. Resourceful and dedicated educator skilled in developing effective strategies, supporting teachers through coaching and feedback, and implementing systems that strengthen school culture and student outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Student Achievement
West Ada School District
Eagle, ID
06.2025 - Current
- PBI and MTSS lead
- Conducted regular classroom walkthroughs, BFI check-ins, and observations to support effective instructional practices and student engagement.
- Led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on analyzing student data and improving instruction.
- Assisted with teacher evaluations and coaching aligned to the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify student needs and guide academic interventions.
- Supported implementation of district instructional initiatives and school improvement goals.
- Facilitated professional development on instructional strategies and student achievement practices.
- Helped maintain a positive school culture focused on high expectations and continuous improvement.
School Principal
Kootenai Jr/Sr High School
Harrison, USA
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Idaho Association of Secondary School Principals Region 1 Representative
- Kootenai School District Policy Committee Leader
- ASB Advisor
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Accreditation Liaison
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Athletic Director
Kootenai Jr/Sr High School
Harrison, USA
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
Social Studies Teacher
Kootenai Jr/Sr High School
Harrison, USA
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Taught 6-12 Social Studies
- Coached junior high basketball/high school track
- Served on the district leadership team for 4 years
Student Teacher
Cactus Shadows High School
Cave Creek, AZ
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Education
M. Ed. - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID12-2021
B.A. - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Relational capacity
- Academic/instructional leadership
- Staff supervision/evaluation w/Danielson Framework
- Organizational leadership
- School improvement planning
- MTSS implementation
Accomplishments
- Led Kootenai Jr/Sr. High School to a successful 6-year accreditation with a score of 390/400.
- Raised student enrollment at Kootenai Jr./Sr. High School significantly.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- Integrated new technology into daily classroom instruction which allowed students greater access to information and online resources.
- Added successful electives and CTE programs such as Welding/Manufacturing, Agriculture, Video/photography, and art into our offerings.
- Improved ISAT scores to attain district and state standards.
- Added AVID to our class offerings and expanded it throughout grades 6-12 in three years.
- Idaho Top 10 school two years in a row.
- Implemented I-Ready in 6-12 to improve student achievement.
- Held a 100% graduation rate at Kootenai High School
- Delivered curriculum training opportunities to academic staff.
- Rewrote over 30 policies to benefit our students and school community.
Timeline
Dean of Student Achievement
West Ada School District
06.2025 - Current
School Principal
Kootenai Jr/Sr High School
07.2022 - 06.2025
Athletic Director
Kootenai Jr/Sr High School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Social Studies Teacher
Kootenai Jr/Sr High School
08.2017 - 07.2022
Student Teacher
Cactus Shadows High School
01.2013 - 05.2013
B.A. - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
M. Ed. - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Idaho