top of page
Danielle Huggins for Schools (2).png
Danielle Huggins for Schools (1).png

Danielle Huggins for Memphis-Shelby County School Board, District 7

A lifelong Memphian, educator, and community advocate committed to putting students first, supporting educators, and restoring trust through clear, steady leadership.

Danielle Original Headshot_edited.png
Cute pupil writing at desk in classroom at the elementary school Student girl doing test i

Why Is Danielle Running?

District 7 families, educators, and students deserve strong schools led by steady, thoughtful leadership.

Danielle Huggins is running for School Board because families want stability, transparency, and schools that stay focused on learning—not confusion or distraction. As a lifelong Memphian and current educator, Danielle understands what students and educators need to thrive during times of change.

​

This campaign is about restoring trust, strengthening schools, and leading with clarity and calm when it matters most.

Smiling young woman with braids smiling while sitting in a classroom with children learnin
Danielle Original Headshot.jpg

About Danielle Huggins

Educator • Advocate • Community-Rooted Leader

Danielle Huggins’ leadership is rooted in lived experience and a deep connection to the community she serves. As a lifelong Memphian and educator, she understands the realities facing District 7 families because she has walked alongside them—as a student in local schools, a teacher in local classrooms, and a community leader working to bring people together around shared goals. Her approach to leadership is steady, collaborative, and grounded in listening first.

 

Danielle believes strong schools are built when leaders value clear communication, support educators, and stay focused on students. The experience below reflects her commitment to serving with clarity, consistency, and respect for the community that shaped her.

Danielle Huggins for Schools (1).png

Professional Experience & Leadership

Danielle Huggins has a long record of service rooted in education, community engagement, and civic leadership. Her work reflects a commitment to strengthening schools, supporting families, and contributing meaningfully to the broader Shelby County community.

Professional Experience

Community Organizer & Civic Volunteer 

  • Special Education Teacher
    Cornerstone Prep – Knight Road | Current
    Provides individualized instruction and advocacy for students with diverse learning needs, working closely with families, support staff, and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate services and supports.

  • Fourth Grade Teacher
    Winchester Elementary School | 2022–2025
    Taught and supported elementary students during a critical stage of academic and social development. Collaborated with fellow educators and families, gaining firsthand insight into how district policies and school board decisions affect classrooms, teachers, and students.

  • Financial Advisor / Office Operations Assistant / CLR Coordinator
    Northwestern Mutual
    Developed experience in financial planning, operations, and organizational management, strengthening skills in accountability, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Civic & Service Organizations

  • Association Representative
    United Education Association of Shelby County | 2022–2025
    Served as a representative for educators, elevating classroom perspectives, supporting member engagement, and helping communicate educator priorities within the organization.

  • Coordinator, Bronco Kare Korral Food Pantry
    Winchester Elementary School | 2024
    Coordinated a school-based food pantry to support students and families facing food insecurity, helping remove non-academic barriers to student success.

  • Junior League of Memphis
    Chair, General Membership Meetings | 2025–2026
    Provides leadership for member engagement and organizational programming, supporting volunteer coordination and community service efforts.

Education & Leadership Training

  • Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) – People of Color Political Leadership Program (2024)

  • Emerge Tennessee – Candidate Cohort (2023)

  • Run TN Candidate Cohort – Tennessee Democratic Party (2023)

  • Leaders of Color Memphis – Cohort 5 (2021–2022)

  • New Memphis (Stride) – Cohort Member (2023–2024)

  • Teach For America – Cohort 2025

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

  • Junior League of Memphis (Chair, General Membership Meetings, 2025–2026)

  • Order of the Eastern Star

  • Shelby County Democratic Party

  • Democratic Women of Shelby County

Why This Experience Matters

Danielle Huggins has lived the realities facing Memphis families—as a student, educator, organizer, and community advocate. Her experience inside classrooms and communities informs her belief that school board leadership must be steady, transparent, and focused on students.

She is running to bring clarity, accountability, and collaboration to the board—so District 7 schools can be safe, strong, and centered on learning.

IMG_5634.jpeg

I am running because our children deserve schools led with clarity, consistency, and care. I’ve lived this system as a student, worked in it as an educator, and served alongside families who want the same thing I want—strong schools, supported teachers, and leadership that listens.

Danielle Huggins for Schools (6).png
Danielle Huggins for Schools (7).png

- Danielle Huggins

IMG_5779 (1).jpeg

Our Campaign Focus

​Academic Excellence

Student Success

Focus on literacy, early learning, and pathways that prepare students for real-world careers.

Safe, Supportive Schools

School Safety

Advocate for learning environments where students and educators feel safe, supported, and respected.

Supporting Educators

Teacher Advocacy

Champion teachers by ensuring they have the resources, stability, and support they deserve to succeed.

Clear Communication

Family Transparency

Prioritize honest, consistent communication with families—no surprises, no confusion.

bottom of page