Meet Diana Ross

Dr. Diana Ross has been involved in education for over 30 years.  Currently she is practicing real estate with Carolina One Real Estate. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education and Master’s in Education from South Carolina State University.  She later pursued further studies in the Education Program at The Citadel and earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education and Educational Leadership.  She didn’t stop there in her educational pursuit.  She earned her Doctorate Degree from Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Ross taught Special Education at Ft. Dorchester High School and Summerville High School.  She subsequently became the assistant principal at Buist Academy for Advanced Studies in Charleston County School District. After three years as AP, she was approached to apply for the position of principal of Memminger Elementary School.  Her most recent position in administration was with W. B. Goodwin Elementary School, where she retired as principal after 10 years.  

Dr. Ross currently serves on The Lowcountry Food Bank Board of Directors,  the Professional Football Players Mothers Association Board of Directors, and the American Cancer Society Executive Leadership Council.  Dr. Ross has been involved with and chaired a number of committees throughout her career. She has served as principal mentor to several new principals in the school district. She has presented several times at the South Carolina Association of School Administrators and South Carolina Association of Title I Schools conferences. 

Dr. Ross believes that all students can learn but each learns in a different way and at different rates. She believes that with hard work and perseverance we can touch each child in a special way.  Keeping the atmosphere positive and with high expectations are the keys to success. Dr. Ross feels that teamwork is the ultimate way a school can be successful in reaching the goal of helping a child attain his or her full potential. Dr. Ross’ motto is “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of a true education’’ ~Martin Luther King.

Dr. Ross proudly served in the United States Army Reserves for 11 years.  Her Primary Specialty was 91E (Dental Specialist) in the Charleston based 350 Med Det Unit.  She received specialized training needed to assist Army dentists in the examination and treatment of service members’ teeth. While serving in the Army Reserve, she qualified as a Sharpshooter.  After being blessed with two children, Bianca and Carlos Dunlap, she decided to end her time in the reserve.  Dr. Ross received an Honorable Discharge for her years of service in the United States Army Reserve.