Diana Greene

Dr. Diana Greene is a nationally respected education leader with more than 37 years of experience in public education. Her career spans roles as a classroom teacher, school principal, district leader, and superintendent, culminating in her service as Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, the 20th-largest school district in the nation.

As superintendent, Dr. Greene led transformational, system-level change focused on improving outcomes for students and educators. Her efforts resulted in:  higher graduation rates, schools being removed from turnaround lists, and the reduction in large percentages of  low-performing schools. She also successfully led voter-approved referendums to fund new school facilities and significantly improve teacher compensation. Today, Dr. Greene serves as Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Literacy Initiative, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving literacy outcomes for children from birth through grade eight. 

As one of the few Black women to lead a large urban school district, Dr. Greene brings a leadership perspective grounded in equity, systems thinking, and service. She also serves on several advisory and community boards, including the A.L. Lewis Community Board and the University of North Florida Silverfield College Dean’s Advisory Board.