Nancy A Bernardino is an experienced education administrator with a vision for leadership that prioritizes caring, trust, flexibility, fairness, and respect. She has a Doctor of Education from Southern Methodist University, a Master's in Education Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and a Master's in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Southern Methodist University. She studied high school diploma from The Hockaday School.

Bernardino has worked as the Executive Director at Dallas Independent School District and has experience as a former principal, school educator, and marketing manager at the same institution. Bernardino believes in servant leadership, prioritizing helping those she serves to grow and develop not only to impact the school but also the community they live in.