Ms. Cherry went into education over 30 years ago because her father was a teacher and administrator and would always take her to school with him.  When she was in college, she was a substitute teacher at his school every chance she could and fell in love with teaching.  Ms. Cherry has a passion for the youth of Danville and really enjoys her job as Principal of Danville High School because she gets to welcome many of her former student's children.  This is an experience I will never forget.  I love what I do!

Tracy Cherry relocated to Danville, Illinois in August of 1990.  She is the only girl of six children.  Her favorite sports teams are the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Phillies!  Ms. Cherry enjoys her time selling purses and other bling and non-bling attire at her newest location at the Galleria, located in Downtown Danville!  She always enjoys going to festivals and events.  She says that selling purses is a way to bring more fashionable bags to the women of Danville.  She enjoys being a little fashionista!!

DeMarko Wright serves as the Associate Principal and Director of Freshman Academy at Danville High School in Danville, IL. He is a proud Danville High School graduate and considers it an honor to work at the school from which he graduated. Mr. Wright has a deep commitment to serving the students of District 118 and the Danville community. Go Vikings! 

Jacob Bretz began working at Danville High School to start the 2007-08 school year. After graduating from the University of Illinois he began his career as a social studies teacher. He worked as a classroom instructor for 6 years, teaching US History and World Geography. After going back to school to earn his master's degree in Educational Policy, Organization and Leadership from the University of Illinois, he moved into the role of assistant principal at the start of the 2013-14 school year. Mr. Bretz loves working at Danville High School because of the rich history, caring staff, and incredibly talented student body. Even though he is originally from Springfield, IL, Danville welcomed him as a young educator with open arms. There's no place he'd rather be.

Hello Everyone,

My name is Eliza Brooks, and I am a Danville Native. I have been in Danville District 118 for 22 years. I have been a principal for 14 years. I have served at Liberty, Mark Denman, Edison, and North Ridge schools. I believe, All students have a gift and it is our job as educators to help them discover their gift. When we accomplish this then all of our students can and will “Reach their fullest Potential”. I am grateful to be working in my gift!!!!!

Ms.  Amber Davis is a Danville native who was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Although some of her family still reside in Chicago, Ms. Davis returned to Danville to pursue her career as an educator. Ms. Davis received her Associates Degree from Danville Area Community College, and her degrees in Education and Educational Leadership from Eastern Illinois University. Ms. Davis considers Danville her home and chose to raise her son in a place she feels offers the small-town sense of community she loves. Ms. Davis is passionate about her hometown and its people. Ms. Davis, in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her son, family and friends.

I have served students, teachers, parents, and communities for over 32 years.  I was a Music/Band director for 17 years in Kentucky, and served as school and district administrator for 15 years as Assistant Principal, Chief Academic Officer, Director of Pupil Personnel, and Superintendent.   After retirement, I worked for Western Kentucky University, and the past four years in China.  I am so excited to be here in Danville School District 118 with the wonderful staff and students of North Ridge Middle School.  I have a son, daughter, a new grandson, and I enjoy hiking, walking, and having fun with friends. Together, it will be a fantastic year!

Hi, I am Mrs. Robin Fluno.  I am excited to be the new Principal at South View Upper Elementary School.  Most recently I served as the Associate Principal at North Ridge Middle School.  I started my career with Danville School District 118 in January 2004, as a 5^th grade teacher at Meade Park Elementary School.  Throughout my tenure, I have been at Meade Park, the Jackson Building, South View Middle School, and Mark Denman Elementary School.  I have gained many “kids” throughout my years.  I look forward to my new role and helping the students at SVUE reach their fullest potential. 

My name is Steven Martin and I am the assistant principal at South View Upper Elementary school.

I began my teaching career in 2009 in Danville District 118. Over the years I have taught at North Ridge, South View and Kenneth D. Bailey Academy. I have also coached baseball, basketball, volleyball, and cross country.

I am married with one son. My wife and I are very active in our church and enjoy spending time with our family and friends.

I look forward to this opportunity to continue to serve the students, staff and parents of Danville District 118.

My name is Kristin Shanks, and I am an Assistant Principal at South View Upper Elementary School.

My educational journey includes obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science with a secondary teaching certificate from Eastern Illinois University. I later obtained a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration from Eastern Illinois University.

My teaching career began at Danville High School, where I loved teaching a variety of social studies classes for eight years. I also served as a state of Illinois Civics Mentor for two years, assisting other teachers in implementing the Illinois Civics Standards. Teaching students about civil liberties, civic duties, and governmental structure is a passion of mine. One of my favorite memories was coaching track at DHS. I love District 118 and am excited to continue my career in such a student-oriented district. My career took a challenging new turn in 2016 when I was offered the position of Danville High School Dean of Students. From there, I moved to South View Upper Elementary, where I became an Assistant Principal in 2018.

I love South View Upper Elementary and look forward to articulating our vision and implementing strategies to assist in improving achievement for all students.

Meade Park Families, 

Welcome to Meade Park Elementary School. Our school serves students in grades Kindergarten through Fourth Grade. We pride ourselves on a family environment and positive school atmosphere. Our mission at Meade Park is to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where all individuals will be actively engaged in personal and academic growth. Together we can help our students reach their fullest potential and growth. We look forward to working together to achieve our goals. 

Go Mustangs! 

I'm Betsy Porter and I have been the Principal at Edison Elementary for 3 1/2 years.  I was an Assistant Principal at Danville High School for 3 1/2 years and a Physical Education Teacher at Liberty Elementary for 19 years.  I am married and I have two daughters who attend Danville Schools.  I love spending time with my family and friends, and I love to be outdoors.  

Liberty provides rich academic and social emotional curriculums as we prepare students to become great people in our very diverse and ever-changing society. Our open concept model lends itself to daily professional development for staff and encourages community as we nurture and care for one another. As educators, we foster agency for self as our students learn to value their own unique identities and prepare to share their talents with the world.  

We are a community of educators. We inspire learning and we expect greatness.

My name is Stacie Sollars and I am currently the Principal at Mark Denman Elementary School.  I have also served as the Interim Principal at Garfield Elementary and Assistant Principal at North Ridge Middle School.  I have been part of the Danville District 118 family for 19 years and am proud to call this district my home. When I am away from school, I love spending time with my family and watching my daughter play volleyball and softball.  I am looking forward to meeting all our families, and working together to achieve the highest levels of success!

My name is Mr. Justin Thorlton and I am happy to the principal of Northeast Elementary Magnet School.  I have proudly been part of Danville District 118 for over twenty years.  My wife, Kate and I have four wonderful children that keep us on our toes.  Here at Northeast we practice the “Falcon Four” each day: (1) Be Safe, (2) Be Healthy, (3) Be Responsible, (4) Be Respectful.  The Northeast community is welcoming and if you ever need anything please stop by the school, give us a call, or send us an email and we’ll be glad to help.  Go Falcons!

My name is Brent Lockhart and I am excited to start my first year in administration as one of the assistant principals at Mark Denman Elementary School. I am committed to the District’s mission to see that every student reaches his or her full potential. I see it as my responsibility to support students and staff in any way to ensure that students learn in a safe, academically challenging environment. I was raised on a farm just north of Danville in Wellington, IL. I received my master's degree in 2022 from the University of Illinois. In the past, I taught music at Hoopeston Area Schools and most recently at Northeast Elementary School. I’ve also enjoyed serving as the DHS soccer coach for the boys. The students and staff of District 118 have made me feel very welcomed since I came here, and I look forward to paying that forward to all those that I encounter in my new position. Let’s go Rockets! 

Mr. Nethercott is a Chicago native whose educational journey led him to Danville.  He currently serves as one of the assistant principals at Mark Denman Elementary School.  The mission of MDE is to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where all individuals will be actively engaged in personal and academic growth.  Now, after several years in the D118 family, Mr. Nethercott is proud to be a member of the MDE community.  Go Rockets!