Carly started her education career in Nashville, TN as a TFA corps member and then moved to Dallas, TX where she served as both a teacher and instructional coach. She was an Assistant Principal at Alma for two years before rising into the prinicipal role in 2020. Carly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Cognitive Sciences from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s Degree in Instructional Practice with an ESL focus from Lipscomb University.