OUR LEADERS

Roslyn Dixon is the heart behind Dixon Academy — a visionary leader with over 25 years of entrepreneurial and educational excellence. What began as one single center has grown into four vibrant campuses, all grounded in her belief that the first five years of life shape everything that follows.

As founder of the Dixon Foundation and The Launch Collective, Roslyn’s mission extends beyond the classroom — empowering educators, uplifting families, and building communities where children thrive. Her leadership is driven by purpose, fueled by passion, and centered on one simple truth: when we invest early, we create lifelong impact.

With over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, Mrs. Diamon Adams is a dedicated leader passionate about nurturing the potential of every child. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.), a Master of Public Administration (MPA), and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business and Organizational Communication and Interpersonal and Public Communication. Throughout her career, Diamon has led with compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to high-quality care and education.

Diamon believes the most important aspect of child development is building strong, trusting relationships. She understands that when children feel safe, seen, and supported, they are empowered to explore, learn, and grow with confidence. Her work centers on creating environments where children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically and where educators are inspired to lead with excellence

Dr. Harrison brings over 15 years of experience to Dixon Academy.  He holds a Bachelor of Art in English, Master of Education with a Specialization in Leadership & Doctorate Degree in Biblical Exposition 

He believes the most Important part of early childhood development is, "Nurturing relationships are the foundation of healthy child development. Through warm, responsive relationships, children learn vital information about themselves and their world. Child development is a journey from total dependence to full independence". 

Dr. Dixon has over 40 years of experience in education.  His passion for children and leadership has taken him from a Middle School English teacher to Education Administration in Charlotte Mecklenburg School. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration and a Master of Education Degree from UNC Charlotte and a BA degree from UNC Chapel Hill. He has been a vital part of the Dixon Academy team for over 12 years.

He believes the most important part of a child's development is Dixon Academy working together with children and their families to provide a nurturing early childhood educational environment that enables children to grow and learn so that they can be fully ready for Kindergarten.

With over 23 years of experience in early childhood education, Rayven White is deeply passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future through learning. For nearly 12 years, she has been a dedicated educator at Dixon Academy, where she continues to inspire curiosity, growth, and a lifelong love of learning in teachers & students. 

Rayven believes that reading is the cornerstone of education—a belief that not only guides her professional work but also her personal creative work. In 2020, she published her debut children’s book, The Night Before Christmas In Brooklyn, bringing her love for storytelling and culture to life through the written word. 

As both an educator and author, Rayven is committed to enriching children's lives with the power of words, imagination, and a strong educational foundation. 

Laurie brings over 20 years of experience in early childhood to Dixon Academy and has spent the last 10 years as teacher, assistant director and director at Dixon Academy. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Administration and believes, the most important part of Child development are the early years which is birth to 5 years of age. It is crucial that a child is provided with a solid foundation where they feel safe and loved, and educators provide the appropriate support for each child to reach their full potential. My favorite part of the day is watching a child light up after achieving a new goal or sharing a new story about their day.