Dr. Nicola M. Parr is an accomplished educational leader with more than 25 years of experience serving students, families, and schools through a career rooted in equity, wellness, and inclusive educational practices.

 

The Solano County Board of Education announced the appointment of Dr. Nicola Parr as Interim Solano County Superintendent of Schools on July 23, 2025. She serves as Solano County Superintendent of Schools, following years of dedicated leadership at both the district and county levels.

 

Since 2014, Dr. Parr has served in progressively senior roles at Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), most recently as Senior Director of Student Services and Educational Options. In this capacity, she led countywide initiatives supporting mental health, juvenile justice reentry, and school-based wellness. She oversaw the implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) that include individual therapy, small group counseling, and preventative strategies, helping districts establish wellness centers and increase access to school-based behavioral health services.

 

Dr. Parr also served as a key liaison between school districts and community agencies to ensure wrap-around support for at-promise youth, including students who were in foster care or experiencing unstable housing. 

 

Before joining SCOE, Dr. Parr held several administrative positions in Vacaville Unified School District, where she supported alternative education, enrichment programs, expulsion proceedings, and student attendance initiatives.

 

She began her career as a teacher and counselor with the Southeastern Cooperative Education Programs in Virginia, supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

 

A frequent speaker and panelist, Dr. Parr has presented at statewide education and interagency collaboration conferences, including the Breaking Barriers Symposium.

 

She has served on several local boards and committees, including the Solano Child Abuse Prevention Council, the Solano Family Justice Center Steering Committee, and as a trustee for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Board.

 

Dr. Parr holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), a master’s degree, and a bachelor’s degree in education and counseling-related fields. Her career reflects a deep commitment to student well-being, educational access, and cross-sector solutions that uplift every learner.