Who was Minor Daniels?

Minor Daniels was a JCPS teacher and administrator actively involved in the community for many years. He served as a teacher at Meyzeek Middle School and as an administrator in various positions including Director of Community Organization and Neighborhood Operations where he assisted in establishing Neighborhood Stations now named Neighborhood Places. He was instrumental in establishing the addition of the United Negro College Fund as a donation option for JCPS employees. Mr. Daniels was passionate about transforming the community so that everyone would have an opportunity to better themselves.

Mr. Daniels grew up in the Russell and Portland neighborhoods and graduated from Louisville Male High School. He attended Kentucky State College (now Kentucky State University) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas, and a Master of Science in Education from Indiana University.

In honor of Mr. Daniels, the alternative school was named Minor Daniels Academy on July 27, 2015.

Our Mission

To bring this vision into reality, all members of our community:   We will collaborate with students, families and other stakeholders to communicate academic and social progress and celebrate growth toward future success.

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Our Students

The school services the entire Jefferson County District and consists of two areas, middle and high. Students are placed at Minor Daniels Academy after it is found that they are in need of assistance beyond what their comprehensive school can provide. The determination to attend MDA is made by a team of professionals that examine a student's personal and scholastic history to make this determination. While the goal is for students to be able to transition back to a comprehensive setting, some will elect to remain at Minor Daniels Academy to take advantage of the additional supports for extended periods of time that could include graduation.