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Danielle LeFevers

Danielle LeFevers

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Join date: Jul 16, 2026

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Danielle LeFevers is an educator and teacher leader with more than a decade of experience in elementary and independent school education. She currently serves as a Fourth Grade Teacher and Director of Student Growth & Support at an independent school in Atlanta, where she supports instructional excellence and collaborative professional learning. Danielle is pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership for PK–12 Independent Schools at Mercer University, where her research explores how relational leadership fosters trust and teacher growth in independent school communities.

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Aug 1, 2026 ∙ 5 min
PLAY ON! – Six Ways to Keep Joy Alive During the School Year
As backpacks fill, calendars become busier, and after-school activities begin, it can feel like play is the first thing to disappear. But play isn't something we should leave behind with summer — it's one of the most powerful ways children build creativity, resilience, and meaningful relationships. This school year, the Joyful Learning Collaborative invites you to PLAY ON, keeping curiosity, connection, and joy alive long after the first day of school.
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