Educator takes on revising Danville High School curriculum

DANVILLE – After nearly two years at Northeast Elementary Magnet School's helm, Kathy Houpt has something new on her plate.

Houpt, Northeast's principal since August 2006, recently took over as director of secondary education, a new position created under a $1 million restructuring plan to boost instruction and student achievement at Danville High School.

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