Principal's Page
Bruce McDaniel, Principal
Welcome to H. M. Pearson Elementary School, home of the Pandas!
As principal at H. M. Pearson Elementary, I am looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year and am filled with high hopes as we strive to learn and grow together and reach our full potential! I am excited our students will develop a love of learning while at H. M. Pearson, become lifelong learners, and have positive attitudes! I hope you are excited, as well!
This is my fourth year as your principal. I began my career in elementary education with a BS in Education from Carson-Newman University. In 1992, I earned my Master’s Degree in supervision and administration from George Mason University. This year will mark my 50th year in elementary education. It has been a very rewarding career at schools throughout Prince William and Fauquier County. I consider every year as a new and special experience to work with our young students who represent the future. I enjoy spending as much time as possible in the classrooms and seeing the creativity, enthusiasm, and interactive learning.
Our vision, “We Learn to Make a Difference” encompasses equipping our students with knowledge so they will have the desire to question, create, learn from their mistakes, and discover what excites them. Additionally, building upon character traits such as showing kindness and respect and helping others makes a huge difference. At Pearson, we are committed to providing a positive learning environment while building and enhancing relationships. We want to inspire our H. M. Pearson students to enjoy their educational journey and recognize and achieve their potential in a safe, caring, and respectful environment.
The administration, faculty, and staff join me in anticipating an outstanding year at H. M. Pearson!
Thank you for your support as we learn to make a difference,
Bruce S. McDaniel
Danielle Stauber, Assistant Principal
Welcome to H.M. Pearson Elementary School!
My name is Danielle Stauber, and I am honored to serve the Assistant Principal for our incredible Pearson Panda community. As I begin my second year in this role, I remain grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our students, staff, and families each day.
Before becoming an administrator, I spent several years as a music educator. I began my teaching career as a high school choir teacher in Maryland before moving to Northern Virginia, where I taught elementary music and choir in Fairfax County. I earned my Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Delaware and my Master of Education in Educational Leadership from George Mason University. As a proud Long Island, New York native, I bring a strong work ethic, a love of learning, and a commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
My professional strengths and passions lie in organization, data-driven decision making, and student success. I believe that when schools use data thoughtfully, maintain strong systems, and build meaningful relationships, students are empowered to achieve great things. At Pearson, I am committed to supporting high-quality instruction, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring that every child feels valued and successful.
At the heart of everything we do is our school motto: "We Learn to Make a Difference." This motto reminds us that learning extends beyond academics. Each day, we encourage our students to be kind, responsible, and engaged members of our school community who use their talents to positively impact the world around them.
Thank you for your partnership and support. I look forward to another wonderful year of learning, growth, and success with our Pearson Pandas.
Warmly,
Danielle Stauber