About this episode
If you were to close your eyes and imagine an educational leader 100% committed to serving students, educators, and her community. . . . this leader also possesses a peaceful passion for student success amidst even the most challenging times in education . . . You may not have known it, but you are thinking of Diane Starkovich. Her leadership story is pretty awesome, but hearing her talk with Jeff about leadership and love for her work is inspirational.
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Dr. Diane Starkovich recently retired as the Superintendent of Schools for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta following 16 years of service in the position. Dr. Starkovich served as the archbishop’s chief educational representative by overseeing 16 archdiocesan and 7 independent Catholic Schools with enrollment of approximately 10,600 total students. She has previously worked as an associate superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Fort Worth and has 15 years of experience as a principal in Texas and Colorado Catholic Schools, along with eight years of teaching in Minnesota. Dr. Starkovich holds a Ph.D. in Catholic Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The Catholic University of America, an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Texas Christian University, and a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota. An experienced educational consultant, she has contributed to multiple Cognia Engagement Review Teams and authored several articles for the National Catholic Educational Association’s Momentum Magazine.