Diana Levine
Carrboro,NC
Summary
Over 35 years of experience in educational leadership, administration, and coaching, driving successful relationships and excellence in school environments. Proven track record of enhancing student performance and fostering collaborative team dynamics. Expertise in strategic planning, curriculum development, and staff training to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Preschool Director
Arts Together
Raleigh, NC
2025.11 - Current
- Served as Interim Director for Arts Together Preschool, ensuring program continuity after leadership changes.
- Facilitated daily communication and on-site support to maintain staff and family engagement during transitions.
- Collaborated with families and staff to foster a supportive school environment.
- Assisted new and former Preschool Director in transition process to ensure smooth handover.
Principal Education Consultant
Reflective Teaching LLC
Carrboro, NC
2019.01 - Current
- Founded Reflective Teaching LLC in January 2019, providing professional educational consulting services.
- Established long-term partnerships with diverse educational organizations including University of Chicago and public schools.
- Served as CLASS Head Start Federal Reviewer, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Developed and delivered training on CLASS content to enhance educator effectiveness.
Technical Assistance Manager
Child Care Services Association
Durham, NC
2007.08 - 2018.12
- Ensured high-quality deliverables across multiple early childhood initiatives, including early literacy and NAEYC accreditation.
- Proposed and secured funding for innovative tri-county coaching project.
- Maintained strong relationships with funders from Durham, Orange, and Wake County Smart Start partnerships.
- Led a team of 10 early childhood specialists and coaches to support various initiatives effectively.
Director, North Carolina, T.E.A.C.H. Childhood Project
Child Care Services Association
Chapel Hill, NC
2003.07 - 2005.01
- Directed statewide initiative benefiting approximately 6,000 early childhood professionals through scholarships and education-based compensation.
- Supervised team of 12 to enhance project operations and achieve positive outcomes.
- Managed budget allocated by federal and state funds to ensure financial accountability.
Executive Director
North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children
Raleigh, NC
2002.01 - 2003.06
- Led NCAEYC as first Executive Director, serving as chief administrator and liaison for state affiliate.
- Established 12 local affiliate groups, securing funding to support over 3,000 members.
- Planned annual conference with 1,500 attendees in collaboration with over 20 volunteers.
- Collaborated with key partners to advance initiatives within $1 million budget from fees and grants.
- Managed organizational budget and resource allocation effectively.
Executive Director
Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children
Greenville, NC
2000.01 - 2002.01
- Planned and implemented comprehensive early childhood initiatives across two counties while managing $3 million budget.
- Established first fully operational Child Care Resource and Referral Agency by leading a dedicated team of 25 members.
- Coordinated relief efforts post-Hurricane Floyd, demonstrating commitment to child care and community resilience.
- Led strategic initiatives that enhanced early childhood education standards across the district.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, and community leaders.
- Fostered collaboration between rural and urban systems to promote effective early childhood services.
- Developed programs focused on child health and family support to improve community welfare.
- Managed cross-functional teams to align objectives and drive successful project outcomes.
Early Childhood Faculty
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
1996.08 - 2000.01
- Served as full-time instructor and advisor for traditional and non-traditional early childhood studies students.
- Managed teaching caseload of eight to ten courses per semester, totaling 24 to 30 credit hours.
- Pioneered first distance learning course across three rural satellite campuses in eastern North Carolina, enhancing educational access.
Education
M.S. - Child Development and Family Studies
East Carolina University
01.1999
B.A. - Psychology
East Carolina University
01.1992
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Creative problem solving
- Collaborative partnerships
- Effective communication
- Reflective processing
- Results orientation
- Design and execution
Certification
- Early Childhood Coaching Certification, University of Colorado, 2024
- Infant CLASS Observer, 2012
- Toddler CLASS Observer, 2012
- PreK CLASS Observer, 2012
- K-3 CLASS Observer, 2019
- Pre-K to K-3 2nd edition CLASS Observer, 2022
- Secondary Education CLASS Observer, 2020
- Teachstone Authorized Affiliate PreK CLASS Observation Trainer, 2013
- Teachstone Authorized Affiliate Infant CLASS Observation Trainer, 2015
- Teachstone Authorized Affiliate Toddler CLASS Observation Trainer, 2015
- Affiliate Trainer Pre-K to K CLASS 2nd edition Trainer, 2024
- ECERS-3 ERSI Certified and Reliable Observer, 2024
- Creative Curriculum Coach, 2012
Community Service
- NCaeyc Board Member
- Wake Technical Community College, Early Childhood Advisory Board Member
- Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools; PreK Advisory Board Member
- Wake County ThreeSchool Advisory Board member
- Teachstone Community Advisory Board Member
- Women Business Owners Network
- UNC-Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Member
- Island Women’s Association Member
References
Available upon request.
Professional Events
- Interact Conference Presenter, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Smart Start Conference Presenter, 2019, 2021, 2023
- NAEYC Conference Presenter, 2021
- Early Childhood Coaching Consortium Organizer and Presenter, 2025
Timeline
Interim Preschool Director
Arts Together
2025.11 - Current
Principal Education Consultant
Reflective Teaching LLC
2019.01 - Current
Technical Assistance Manager
Child Care Services Association
2007.08 - 2018.12
Director, North Carolina, T.E.A.C.H. Childhood Project
Child Care Services Association
2003.07 - 2005.01
Executive Director
North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children
2002.01 - 2003.06
Executive Director
Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children
2000.01 - 2002.01
Early Childhood Faculty
Lenoir Community College
1996.08 - 2000.01
M.S. - Child Development and Family Studies
East Carolina University
B.A. - Psychology
East Carolina University