Mike Nolan grew up in Monroe, Oregon, graduating from Monroe Union High School in 1991. From there, he made his way to Pacific University via Linn-Benton CC and Southern Oregon University, where he earned a master's of Arts in Teaching. Nolan then took his first PPS job at Benson, teaching History and coaching Basketball and Baseball. In 2001, he started coaching and teaching at what was then Wilson High School. Six years ago, Nolan became Athletic Director. He lives in the Wells community, and has a freshman attending IBWHS.

Written by Laif Kvarsten, Intro to Journalism, Fall 2021 (updated Fall 2023)

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