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New Superintendent Working To Create 'Team Duval' Culture

Kevin Meerschaert
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WJCT News
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene

Dr. Diana Greene has been on the job for a month now as Duval County's new superintendent, coming to Jacksonville after a stint leading the school system in Manatee County, Florida.

There, she improved academic performance from a “C” to a “B” grade from the state and raised the district’s reserve fund and credit rating. She also convinced the voters in Manatee County to approve a millage increase for the schools.

Related: Listen to Greene's Full Interview On First Coast Connect

Greene said she’s creating a culture she calls Team Duval to get everyone on board with supporting excellence in local education.

“We just need to get the word out, we need to share what’s happening in our school district, so that we can attract students that live in Duval County but attend school in another district- to attract them to come back to Duval County Public Schools.”

Greene said school security is also a top priority for her and her staff, as students head back to class later this month.

Melissa Ross can be reached at mross@wjct.org, 904-358-6382 or on Twitter at @MelissainJax.

Melissa Ross joined WJCT in 2009 with 20 years of experience in broadcasting, including stints in Cincinnati, Chicago, Orlando and Jacksonville. During her career as a television and radio news anchor and reporter, Melissa has won four regional Emmys for news and feature reporting.