Dr. Kelly Nelson-Danley To Lead Moss Street School Beginning 2023-24 Academic Year

By ADMIN-RAS | Published February 14, 2023 | No Comments

Rockingham County Schools News Release • February 14, 2023 • A. Powell, PIO

(Rockingham County, NC) –

On Monday, February 13 at the Rockingham County Schools Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Shawn Stover announced he is transferring Dr. Kelly Nelson-Danley to serve as the new principal of Moss Street Elementary school effective for the 2023-24 school year.

“We are excited about being able to provide continuity to the community of Reidsville through the hiring of Dr. Nelson-Daney at Moss Street,” Superintendent Stover said. “We appreciate Dr. Nelson Danley’s willingness to come to Moss Street and be an integral part of this important transition of Moss Street back into Rockingham County Schools.”

Dr. Nelson-Danley is currently the Principal at South End Elementary School in Reidsville. She has served in public education for the last 15 years in Rockingham County. During her career in education, Dr. Nelson-Danley has worked as a classroom teacher in grades 1-5, an Instructional Coach, and an Assistant Principal. She holds a Master’s Degree in Reading Education in grades K-12, a Master’s Degree in Administration, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University.

Dr. Nelson-Danley’s research and focus during her time at GWU centered around differentiation and student growth. She has a passion for meeting students where they are both instructionally and socially and emotionally. “I am dedicated to serving the students of our county and community, and I am very excited for the opportunity to lead at Moss Street Elementary as we welcome this school back into the RCS family,” Dr. Nelson-Danley said.
“My vision for Moss Street Elementary is to keep students first, while aiming to provide a safe learning environment with a welcoming atmosphere, which creates a sense of belonging amongst the students, community and families of Moss Street Elementary.”

“My goal is for Moss Street to be fully staffed and well prepared to begin the 23-24 school year in order to maintain an inclusive environment, which acknowledges and respects children from diverse family and cultural backgrounds,” Dr. Nelson-Danley added. “I cannot wait to begin a new chapter in my journey with the Moss Street staff, community and students.”

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