Danville Public Schools has announced their Teachers of the Year for 2026-27. Each year, Danville Public Schools (DPS) teachers at each school select a colleague to recognize for outstanding work in the classroom and in the school community. This year’s Teachers of the Year have been selected and will be honored at a ceremony in November.

The division’s Teachers of the Year for 2026-2027 are as follows:
• Kristle Jackson, Grove Park Preschool
• Jasmine Bratton, Northside Preschool
• Brenda Hairston, Arnett Hills Elementary
• Wanda Austin, E.A. Gibson Elementary
• Mary Green, Forest Hills Elementary
• Judith McDonald, Park Avenue Elementary
• Robin Jackson, Schoolfield Elementary
• Robyn Brandon, Woodberry Hills Elementary
• Carrie Agnor, Activ8 STEM Academy
• Bruce Waller, O.T. Bonner Middle
• Yolanda Hicks, Westwood Middle
• Ashley Murphy, Galileo Magnet High
• Jennifer Penn, George Washington High
• Karen Grayton, R.I.S.E. Academy
• Lucas Tressler, W.W. Moore Education Program

From these candidates, DPS will also submit a nomination for the 2027 Mary V. Bicouvaris Virginia Teacher of the Year award.