Tiffiny Gravely, who has served as an administrator at Bassett High School since 2006, will assume the director’s position of the Piedmont Governor’s School for Mathematics, Science and Technology on July 1.
“I am honored to be appointed as the Director of the Piedmont Governor’s School. I am deeply passionate about education, especially the pivotal role STEM education plays in the future of our society and our economic prosperity,” Gravely said. “Fostering a rigorous, dynamic and inclusive learning environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and innovation among our students will be my top priority. I am committed to collaborating with all stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, staff, and the broader community, to ensure that the Piedmont Governor’s School remains at the forefront of STEM education excellence.”
Gravely began her career with Henry County Public Schools in 2001 and has served students as a reading tutor, special education teacher, school counselor, assistant principal, and principal. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/human services counseling, a master’s degree in school administration, as well as an Education Specialist degree in educational leadership from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
As director, Gravely’s focus will be to work with staff at the Martinsville and Danville Governor’s School locations to continue to maintain the high academic standards of the Governor’s School program, to increase the visibility of the program, and to continue to improve student learning outcomes.
Piedmont Governor’s School governing board members extend a warm welcome to the new director, and look forward to continued growth and opportunities for students and staff under Gravely’s leadership.
Piedmont Governor’s School serves 11th and 12th grade students from Henry and Pittsylvania County schools as well as the cities of Danville and Martinsville.
