My name is Barbara Kemper-Nolan (but I go by Mrs. Nolan at school). This is my seventh year teaching at Northwood Hills and my second year as NHE's librarian.  I thoroughly enjoyed teaching many of your children in 2nd grade and 6th grade at NHE.  Now, I LOVE being able to teach all of our NHE children!

I have been happily married for 25 years to my husband, Rick, an engineering manager at a Dallas electronics firm. Our daughter, Jenna, graduated from Richardson High School. She is currently a student at Richland, where she is studying digital graphics and animation.

I feel very blessed to be part of the Northwood Hills family. Everyone is so caring and helpful. I have particularly enjoyed teaching such eager students who love learning!  A major focus of my Masters in Library Science was on integrating information technology into content curriculum. I look forward to preparing students to become adept at using technology to find answers and solve problems.

I also love to read!  As my former students know, it's my favorite verb! I am very excited about helping students find books that will captivate their interest and help them to be just as excited about reading as I am!

Thanks to all of you - students, parents, and staff - for creating such an exceptional learning environment at Northwood Hills! I know we will have a wonderful year together!