The Many Faces of Mental Health

Mental Health America (MHA), with over 100 years of service, is “the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.” MHA developed the Before Stage 4 (B4Stage4) philosophy which follows the principle of “mental health conditions should be... Read More

Mental Health

May 6, 2017

A Perspective on Leading in Difficult Times

As you are well aware, the challenges of working in public education are not becoming any easier. In fact, I am first to acknowledge that there is always a desire to improve our work and optimize our success. Our staff, especially our teachers, continue to give more and more time toward the demands placed upon... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

April 19, 2017

Making a Difference in Someone’s Life

The desire to help people was instilled in Robbie Woodall at an early age. Woodall grew up in the Westover Hills area of Danville where several of his neighbors were members of the Danville Life Saving Crew (DLSC). As a boy, he looked up to the crew members and admired their dedication. “I remember going... Read More

People

April 19, 2017

A Comforting Voice

You’re in a panic. You are a little disoriented. Your car has gone off the road and into a ditch. You are hurting and confused. You grab your phone and dial 911. Then you hear that voice on the other end of the line say, “911, what’s your emergency?” If you live in Danville, oftentimes... Read More

People

April 19, 2017

A Rewarding Job

Author Ambrose Redmoon once said, “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” Firefighters are very familiar with fear, and the courage that comes with persevering through it. Lieutenant James Satterfield is a member of the Danville Fire Department, serving as a Fire Lieutenant... Read More

People

April 5, 2017

What Does It Take to Reinvest In Teaching and Learning?

We are living in an era of increasing demands and diminishing resources for public schools. In cities where there is an unwillingness to invest in public schools, the likelihood of overcoming the challenges related to economic development, creating a viable work force, improving neighborhood quality of life, reducing crime, and improving health, are nearly impossible. ... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent

March 6, 2017

What Strategies Improve Student Achievement

In 2012-2013, all Danville Public Schools were Fully Accredited based on Virginia’s Accountability and Accreditation System. School accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on SOL tests and other approved assessments in English, history/social science, mathematics and science. Elementary and middle schools are Fully Accredited if students achieve all of the following pass rates: English — 75... Read More

Education, From the Superintendent