GINA BOLDING
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Student-centered school leader with extensive experience leading instructional improvement, strengthening early learning systems, and building collaborative cultures where educators and students thrive. Known for intentional leadership, innovation, strong relationship-building, and a calm, solutions-focused approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Jackson Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Lead school-wide instructional and cultural initiatives focused on literacy, student achievement, collaboration, professional learning, and continuous improvement.
Early Childhood Coordinator
Norman Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided leadership for districtwide early childhood programs, family engagement systems, and community partnerships while supporting innovation and school readiness.
Assistant Principal
West Field Elementary
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Instructional leadership, student behavior, assessment coordination, staff supervision, and professional learning aligned to district priorities.
Assistant Principal
Elk City Elementary
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Co-led school improvement efforts, educator development, and family engagement initiatives.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
B.S. - Elementary Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- PLC Development
- Innovative Organizational Leadership
- Early Learning Systems
- Strategic Planning
- Data-Informed Improvement
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Change Management
- Shared Leadership
Certification
- Oklahoma Certifications: Superintendent, Principal, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Language Arts
- LETRS
- Conscious Discipline
- Responsive Classroom
- Great Expectations
Timeline
Principal
Jackson Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Coordinator
Norman Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
West Field Elementary
07.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal
Elk City Elementary
07.2018 - 06.2019
B.S. - Elementary Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Leadership & Recognition
• Executive Committee Member, OAESP
• Principal Leadership Academy Cohort 3 (University of Oklahoma)
• Moving Up Principal Leadership Cohort 3 (University of Oklahoma)
• Mike Monroney Fellowship Award Recipient