Leadership
Principal Daniela Jacobs
I am a career educator who wanted to be a teacher as early as the 2nd grade! I have lived in Northern Virginia, Colorado, Montana, Alabama, and California (yes, I was a military brat!!) I received my undergraduate degree from James Madison University (Go, DUKES!!!) and my Master of Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.
I have spent my entire career in Richmond Public Schools. Beginning in August 1991, I was a 2nd, then a 3rd grade teacher at Oak Grove Elementary. There, in 1993, I received the R.E.B Award for Teaching Excellence and traveled to Australia and New Zealand to study the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests, and their educational techniques. When I returned to RVA I helped to start a K/1/2 multiage program at Southampton Elementary. Later, I became the Assistant Principal at Linwood Holton Elementary before becoming the Principal at William Fox Elementary in July, 2005. In 2019, I was honored with the REB Award for Educational Leadership! With the Award money, along with more support from our PTA, we installed a new piece of Playground equipment for our students and the community to enjoy.
I am a proud Richmond City resident and live in Woodland Heights with my husband and 2 dogs. My husband is also an educator and serves as the Interim Principal at Dogwood Middle School (Formerly Binford Middle School). I have 2 sons who both attended RPS Schools (Fisher Elementary, Hill Middle, Thomas Jefferson HS, Maggie Walker Governor’s School). In my spare time, I like to cook, read, bike ride, do yoga, travel, and spend time with my three dogs and very active family.
Daniela Jacobs
Phone: 804-780-6259
Email: djacobs2@rvaschools.net
Assistant Principal Stephannie Crutchfield
We are excited to welcome Ms. Crutchfield into the Fox Family!
Stephannie Crutchfield
Phone: 804.780.6259
Email: scrutchf@rvaschools.net