DANVILLE, Va. – Danville Public Schools is shining a spotlight on the dedicated Education Support Personnel who help shape student lives and set them up for success.
The Education Support Personnel of the Year initiative recognizes outstanding employees in a variety of roles, from custodians and cafeteria workers to accountants and administrative assistants.
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This year’s honorees for 2026 are:
- Andra McCullough, Instructional Paraprofessional, Grove Park Preschool
- Tammy Younger, Instructional Paraprofessional, Northside Preschool
- Joylette Fitzgerald, Instructional Paraprofessional, Arnett Hills Elementary School
- Asia Toomer, Instructional Paraprofessional, E.A. Gibson Elementary School
- Traci Fitzgerald, Head Custodian, Forest Hills Elementary School
- Jo Anne Neighbors, Administrative Support Specialist, Park Avenue Elementary School
- Charles Strange, Instructional Paraprofessional, Schoolfield Elementary School
- Trista Grey, Administrative Support Specialist, Woodberry Hills Elementary School
- Jamonica Palmer, Security Specialist, O.T. Bonner Middle School
- Patricia Gunn, Administrative Support Specialist, Westwood Middle School
- Brittney DeJournette, Administrative Support Specialist, Galileo Magnet High School
- Kenneth Jennings, Head Custodian, George Washington High School
- Shannon Poole, Administrative Support Specialist, Activ8 STEM Academy
- Warren Fowler, Student Support Specialist, R.I.S.E. Academy
- Karen Wallace, Administrative Support Specialist, W.W. Moore Educational Program
- Eva Perry, Administrative Assistant, Adult Education
- Lolita Martin, Human Resources Analyst, Department of Human Resources
- Vincent Dillard, HVAC Technician, Department of Environmental Services
- Julianne Settle, Lead Executive Administrative Assistant, Department of Operations
- Dawnelle Mayo, Administrative Assistant, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Rhonda Pluta, Language Development Specialist, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Nicole Toomer, Executive Administrative Assistant, Department of Finance
- Jerome Wilson, Bus Driver, Department of Transportation
- Carlos Valderrama, Data Applications Administrator, Department of Information Technology
- Patrick Stowe, Multimedia Communications Specialist, Superintendent’s Cabinet
Congratulations to all the honorees!