Laurie Moran, Chamber President, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, presented an Education Grant to Melissa Stallings. Ms. Stallings and Ms. Laura Snead's winning entry was “A Continued Ocean Habitat/Ecosystem” (More)
Southside Teacher of the Year- Mrs. Houck
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Houck is a teacher for the Virginia Preschool Initiative. She has taught for 15 years. She is credited as being very knowledgeable, organized, conscientious, energetic, dedicated, and enthusiastic. She is described also as a team player who always exhibits a strong work ethic, and eagerly accepts a challenge and tackles it until it is met with perfection. She goes the extra mile to ensure that her students have an active learning experience on a daily basis. Her dynamic personality lights up the room when she enters. Congratulations Mrs. Houck.
Southside met all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and is making progress toward Governor Kaine's goals for increased achievement and expanded educational opportunity. For more information visit Virginia Department of Education website.
