Diana Ely

Diana Ely was named the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning in August 2017.

In her role, she oversees the area of professional learning, leadership development, academic technology, and library services.

She began her teaching career at Ross Elementary School in Bryan ISD in 1983, before moving to NISD in 1985 to become a teacher at Zachry Middle School. She served as assistant principal at Zachry for seven years starting in 1990. She transitioned to Organizational and Staff Development in 1997 serving as a staff development specialist, assistant director, and director.

Ely holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in Education/Mid-Management from the University of Texas in San Antonio. In addition, she is a 2016 Learning Forward International Academy graduate.

She and her husband David, who also works in NISD, have two children, Taylor and Wyatt.