Engagement

Dr. Danielle Greene-Bell has spent her career creating access pathways, developing learners, and advocating for educational equity. As a former teacher-researcher with publications in scholarly journals like Urban Education, Sociology of Education, and Harvard Educational Review, she has dedicated her career to working alongside communities often overlooked and underestimated. A longtime advocate of relationship building, Dr. Greene-Bell looks forward to collaborating with Richmond's families and community members to continue elevating Richmond Public Schools to greater heights. 

A third-generation Richmond Public Schools educator, Dr. Greene-Bell began her career as a middle school teacher through the Richmond Teacher Residency Program. In addition to following in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother to cultivate the power of education, she previously worked as the Chief of Staff for the Richmond Resilience Initiative and as the first People Operations hire for Coactive AI in Silicon Valley. She earned a Bachelor's in English and History from The College of William and Mary, a Master of Teaching from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a PhD in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education from Stanford University.
 

The following departments live in the Academic Office: 

• The Communications Department tells the Division’s story and keeps parents and stakeholders informed about what’s happening in RPS.
• The Community Engagement and Partnerships Department deepens RPS’ relationships with families and the community.  
• The Enrollment, Access, and Support Department oversees student enrollment as well as supports for families in transition. 
• The Engagement Office also oversees advocacy efforts and the RPS Ombudsman.