Principal's Page
Dear Students and Families,
As we open another exciting school year, we extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you! Our mission is to reach the whole child by fostering an environment that prioritizes safety, establishing positive relationships, and delivering high-quality instruction for every student, in every classroom, every day!
We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and are confident that together, we can achieve great things. Let's make this school year one filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences!
Thank you for being a part of our Sadie T. Tillis school community. You may contact me at dunbarh@duvalschools.org or at 904-573-1090.
Here's to a successful and fulfilling 2026-2027 school year!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Helen Dunbar
"If you can dream it, you can do it!"
Assistant Principal's Page
Danielle Bennefield Perry
Assistant Principal
Greetings Parents, Students, Families, and Community Partners!
I count it a privilege to be a part of the Sadie T. Tillis Elementary School Community and serve as your Assistant Principal!
I have been dedicated to the field of education and to Duval County Public Schools for almost two decades. Prior to becoming an assistant principal, I was a reading coach, but have also been a classroom teacher and reading interventionist, all at the elementary school level.
As Assistant Principal at Sadie T. Tillis, I am committed to excellence, collaboration, and a growth mindset. I will continue to diligently work with Principal Dunbar and our faculty and staff to create a safe and academic rich environment, while also fostering positive relationships with our students and families so that each child who enters our school building feels a part of the Panther Pride and develops into a lifelong learner.
I am excited about this school year and the countless moments of growth and achievement we will have. So, “Let Learning Set Sail,” because this year is a “sea of possibilities!”
I look forward to our partnership this school year and welcome your communication and collaboration. Please feel free to stop by my office, contact me by phone at (904) 573-1090 or Email Bennefield.
Warmest Regards,
Danielle Bennefield Perry