Dr. Darryl S. Diggs, Jr., Ed.D., is an educator, mediator, author, and speaker based in St. Louis. He serves as Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for the Special School District of St. Louis County, where his work supports 22 partner districts and 265 schools.
Dr. Diggs brings 20 years of K–12 leadership to the work. His career began as a science teacher in St. Louis and grew through roles as a high school assistant principal, middle school principal, and assistant director of DEI before he stepped into his current role, where he leads professional learning for staff, student training, and support for school districts across St. Louis County.
He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, completed the AASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy, earned a Harvard Certificate in School Management and Leadership, and holds Missouri superintendent certification. He is also a Missouri Rule 17 and Rule 88 mediator and a certified workplace mediator and trainer.
Dr. Diggs is the author of The Fire Within: When Purpose Meets Bureaucracy, has taught as an adjunct professor at Saint Louis University, and serves as Vice President of Communications for SHRM Greater St. Louis. His honors include the St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award, Missouri Baptist University’s Alumni Vocational Excellence Award, and the North County Leadership Inc. Award.
He speaks frequently at education and HR conferences. Live leadership sessions, workplace mediation, and keynote booking run through Diggs at the Table.
For booking or related questions, use the contact form below or email ddiggs@achievementfourall.com.
