Brenda Diaz, Ed.D., is the dual executive principal for Nashville Big Picture High School and Metro Nashville Virtual School in Nashville. A graduate of Rust College, she holds advanced degrees and endorsements from the University of Mississippi, University of Memphis, and Union University. She has been honored as the 2022 Big Picture Learning Ted Sizer School Leader of the Year, 2023 Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) High School Principal of the Year, and MNPS 2018 Out of the Box Leader. She’s also an MNPS 2019 Women Who Overcome Challenges in Educational Leadership recipient. Diaz serves on the Knowledgeworks Leading Change Network Steering Committee and the MNPS Principal Advisory Committee. During her tenure as executive principal, Nashville Big Picture High School was recognized as a State of Tennessee 2023 Reward School for academic achievement. Diaz is passionate about creating personalized learning environments where all students know they are loved and that nothing is impossible with passion and support!

Sessions

• Closing Mainstage
• Senior Year Reimagined: Innovating Competency-Based Education for Real-World Success