Keisha L. Averett
Candidate for City of Danville School Board
Background
Danville School Board member with more than 20 years of work in education, special education, youth development and workforce development. Mother of four graduates of Danville's public schools.
Documented positions
Education
Supports reading proficiency for every child by third grade.
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“give every child the strongest possible opportunity to read proficiently by third grade.”
Supports evidence-based reading instruction and early intervention.
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“evidence-based reading instruction, early identification and intervention for readers who struggle”
Pledges professional development and classroom support for teachers.
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“I will advocate for meaningful professional development, stronger classroom support”
Economy & jobs
Supported the citywide youth internship program she helped plan.
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“one initiative I can point to from my term that shows we listened and responded to residents’ concerns is the city-wide youth internship program.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Keisha L. Averett on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Candidate list, November 3, 2026 General Election: City of Danville (all offices)
Election filing · Virginia Department of Elections · elections.virginia.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections
Election filing · City of Danville Electoral Board · danvilleva.gov
- These local candidates would like to introduce themselves to you.
Candidate questionnaire · Chatham Star-Tribune · chathamstartribune.com
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