Educator welcomes challenge of alternative programs

DANVILLE – Tracy Cherry-Hoskins has always had a soft spot for "the students who are difficult to reach."

That's why she welcomed a challenge to oversee and improve the Danville school programs designed to help students who have fallen behind or had discipline problems get back on track and be successful.

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