Nola Starling-Ratliff

Nola Starling-Ratliff has long been inspired by what she described as the FSPA’s “aura of giving.” Throughout her life, she has applied that same philosophy to the profession that allowed her to make a difference in the lives of children—education. Starling-Ratliff began teaching in Racine and would go on to earn a graduate degree and to serve as an assistant principal and principal at elementary and high schools. Past and present community service includes membership on the boards of Viterbo and other universities, YMCA, National Association of Secondary/Elementary Principals, National Alliance of Black School Educators, Girl Scouts, Racine Leadership Academy, NAACP, Wisconsin Urban Leadership Institute, and Racial Equality in Our Community committee and other organizations. She has been an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for more than 40 years. Starling-Ratliff has received numerous honors, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Appreciation Award, PTSA Principal of the Year Award, Abundant Life Educator of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa Award, and being named a YWCA Woman of Distinction.