CHARLENE C. DIMINO
Kingsville,MD
Summary
Senior district-level educational leader with 29+ years of experience advancing leadership development, talent pipelines, and instructional excellence in large, diverse public school system. Proven success designing and leading system-wide professional learning, mentoring and developing principals and aspiring administrators, strengthening retention, and expanding equitable access to rigorous instruction. Recognized for strategic thinking, results-driven leadership, and the ability to align people, programs, and resources to district priorities.
Leadership development professional with history of driving growth and success through innovative programs. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering impactful results by adapting to changing needs. Expertise in talent management and strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Organizational Development
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Division Of Schools
01.2024 - Current
- District leader for leadership development, mentoring, and succession planning in one of Maryland’s largest school systems, supporting over 475 administrators.
- Design and lead system-wide professional learning for newly appointed principals in collaboration with executive and central office leadership.
- Direct the Principal Internship Program, preparing aspiring assistant principals through structured coaching, mentoring, and performance-based assessment.
- Redesign of the Administrator Assessment Center, strengthening alignment, rigor, and diversity of the candidate pool.
- Oversee Title II-funded leadership initiatives, ensuring fidelity, compliance, and impact.
- Partner with research-based organizations to deliver high-quality leadership development aligned to district priorities.
- Key Outcomes:
- 100% retention of newly appointed administrators
- 10% increase in administrator candidate pool
- Increased internal promotion of assistant principals
- Secured and implemented research-based leadership development contracts
- Achieved state approval for federally funded professional learning programs
Director of Teacher Development
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office Of Organizational Development
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led districtwide teacher development systems supporting 9,500+ teachers across a workforce of 21,000 employees.
- Directed induction, mentoring, coaching, and continuing professional development programs to strengthen teacher effectiveness and retention.
- Designed and launched a comprehensive New Educator Induction Plan aligned to district strategic goals.
- Oversaw Professional Development Schools (PDS) and teacher intern placements in partnership with universities.
- Collaborated with Human Resources and executive leadership to align teacher development and retention strategies.
- Analyzed retention and participation data to guide continuous improvement.
- Key Outcomes:
- 90.84% teacher retention rate
- 27% decrease in teacher resignations
- Established 9 University Partnerships
- Secured research-based professional learning contracts
Principal
Towson High School
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Executive instructional leader of a comprehensive magnet high school serving 1,600+ students and 125 faculty.
- Led development and implementation of a rigorous, equitable instructional program.
- Expanded access to advanced coursework for historically marginalized students.
- Oversaw staffing, budgeting, facilities projects, professional learning, and student support systems.
- Cultivated a positive, inclusive school culture with national recognition for excellence.
- Selected Outcomes:
- 98% graduation rate
- 18% increase in AP tests taken
- 5% increase in marginalized student enrollment in AP courses
- Maintained suspension rate at 3.5%
- National recognition by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, Washington Post, Baltimore Business Journal
Principal
Parkville High School
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Change leader for a comprehensive magnet high school serving 1,200 students and 85 faculty.
- Led a $35 million renovation project while improving instructional outcomes.
- Revitalized magnet programs and reversed declining enrollment trends.
- Expanded access to rigorous coursework and reduced exclusionary discipline practices.
- Selected Outcomes:
- 22% increase in AP course enrollment
- 38% increase in AP tests taken
- 12% decrease in suspension rate
- Silver Medal of Distinction, U.S. News & World Report
Assistant Principal
Eastern Technical High School
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Supported instructional leadership, student discipline, safety, and operations in a magnet high school.
- Improved special education audit outcomes and supported staff development.
- Selected Outcomes:
- National Blue-Ribbon School designation
- 100% graduation rate
- Increased AP participation and performance
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Spanish
King’s College
Wilkes-Barre, PA05.
Skills
- Executive & District Leadership
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Principal & Assistant Principal Preparation
- Talent Development & Retention
- Instructional Leadership & Equity
- Strategic Professional Learning Design
- Assessment Centers & Selection Systems
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Cross-Functional & External Partnerships
- Budget, Title II, and Program Oversight
Certification
- Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate
- Administrator I & II
- Elementary & Middle School
Timeline
Director of Organizational Development
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2024 - Current
Director of Teacher Development
BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2023 - 01.2024
Principal
Towson High School
01.2013 - 01.2023
Principal
Parkville High School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Assistant Principal
Eastern Technical High School
01.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Spanish
King’s College
Executive Leadership Profile
Senior district-level educational leader with 29+ years of experience advancing leadership development, talent pipelines, and instructional excellence in large, diverse public school system. Proven success designing and leading systemwide professional learning, mentoring and developing principals and aspiring administrators, strengthening retention, and expanding equitable access to rigorous instruction. Recognized for strategic thinking, results-driven leadership, and the ability to align people, programs, and resources to district priorities.
Core Leadership Expertise
- Executive & District Leadership
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Principal & Assistant Principal Preparation
- Talent Development & Retention
- Instructional Leadership & Equity
- Strategic Professional Learning Design
- Assessment Centers & Selection Systems
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Cross-Functional & External Partnerships
- Budget, Title II, and Program Oversight
Additional Instructional And Leadership Experience
- Career & College Readiness Teacher, Towson High School
- Spanish / Reading Teacher, Parkville Middle School, Sparrows Point Middle School
- Elementary Teacher (Grades 2 & 5), Logan Elementary School
- Department Chair, Sparrows Point Middle School
- Team Leader of Special Education Team, Parkville Middle School
- Team Leader of Advanced Academics Team, Sparrows Point Middle School
- Curriculum Writer, Language Arts, Baltimore County Public Schools
System State National Leadership
- Member, Teacher Union Negotiations Team
- Participant, Superintendent Advisory Council
- Participant, Chief Academic Officer Advisory Group
- Participant, NASSP American School Leader Panel
- Presenter, How to Build and Sustain an Advanced Placement Program, NASSP Annual Conference
- Leadership Fellow, Career & College Readiness Standards (HK Fellows)
- Intern, Assistant Superintendent, Baltimore County Public School