DIANE PAYNE, Director

Diane began her duties as Director of the Principal Fellows Program in December, 2011. Diane comes to the position after having served as a school principal for more than 20 years including serving as principal of Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC for 14 years. In addition to being a principal at all three levels, Diane has worked with the Leadership Group of the Carolinas, served on the faculty of the Principals’ Executive Program, and on several committees of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Diane has published articles in the High School Magazine, the NASSP Bulletin, and Principal Leadership. She coauthored (with Sondra Van Sant) Psychological Type in Schools: Applications for Educators and Great Minds Don’t Think Alike!

Diane lives in Raleigh with her husband Mike, a retired district court judge. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.

CAROLINE GREEN

Ms. Green is a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in African American Studies. She joined the Center for School Leadership Development in 2001 as a program coordinator for the Principals’ Executive Program. She is currently responsible for all Principal Fellows Program logistical operations.