Dr. Diane Gullett

Superintendent-in-Residence

Dr. Diane Gullett has 38 years of experience in education, serving in multiple states. She has been serving as an Executive Coach with Women Leading Ed and most recently served as the Chief Academic Officer for Bailey Education Group supporting the national academic portfolio of services. Dr. Gullett served five years as a school superintendent for Marion County Public Schools, supporting more than 46,000 students in north Central Florida. Before her tenure as Superintendent in 2020, she was the Deputy Superintendent and second-in-command for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada, supporting more than 320,000 students and 360 schools improving student pathways and school performance ratings in eighty-six schools. Prior to that role, Dr. Gullett served Orange County Public Schools, the eighth largest school district in the nation in roles from Dean through Area Superintendent, supporting school improvement in some of the lowest performing schools in Florida. Her passion to reach every student originally began as a teacher in Volusia County, Florida.

Education
Dr. Gullett graduated with Honors from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and with High Honors from the University of Central Florida with Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Educational Leadership with a specialization in business administration. She earned a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University.
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