Administration

 Mrs. Patty Nyquist has over twenty years in education and has served in a variety of roles from the local to state level. At the building level she has been a classroom teacher, reading intervention teacher, instructional coach, and most recently served as a building principal at Scioto Ridge Elementary school in Ohio. At the district level, she served as a district testing and assessment coordinator for grades K-12. Mrs. Nyquist also served as the Executive Director in the Center for Continuous Improvement at the Ohio Department of Education where she led five departments focused on school accountability and student success across their educational journey.

Vision as Principal

Mrs. Nyquist is focused on serving the students and staff at Carroll-Oakland in meeting high expectations by providing high support across academic experiences and athletic opportunities. Through relationships and partnerships with students, families, and the community, Mrs. Nyquist envisions Carroll-Oakland being a place where staff and students feel safe, welcomed, and are “ready to soar” in all areas of the educational journey.

Mrs. McFarlin is a Lebanon native and proud product of Wilson County Schools. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University.

Mrs. McFarlin has dedicated her career to serving students and families in Wilson County Schools, with the majority of her career spent at Carroll-Oakland. Throughout her career, she has taught multiple grade levels, including both lower and upper elementary and middle school.

She is passionate about instructional leadership and improving student achievement through meaningful professional development, effective instructional practices, and strategic data analysis. Mrs. McFarlin believes that every student is capable of success and is committed to fostering a positive, supportive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive.

She is honored and excited to serve as an administrator in the community she calls home.

Hi, I’m David Siever, and I’m proud to serve as one of the Assistant Principals at Carroll-Oakland School. I love living in and serving the same community that I get to work in each day. I’ve been part of Wilson County Schools for more than five years and feel lucky to work alongside such dedicated teachers and families.

I graduated from Cumberland University and have a strong passion for education and leadership. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Mary Kathryn, who teaches in the Lebanon Special School District, and cheering on my favorite soccer teams. I’m grateful to be part of the Carroll-Oakland family and am committed to helping every student and teacher reach their fullest potential.