Joining WJCC Schools in 2020 and serving as Deputy Superintendent since 2023, Keever has played a key role in advancing the division’s priorities through its strategic plan, facilitating school board revisions of policies, and forward-planning to increase capacity to serve the area’s youngest learners through construction of two dedicated pre-k centers.

Dr. Daniel F. Keever is a seasoned and student-centered educational leader with three decades of experience in PreK–12 public education. He currently serves as Superintendent of Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) Schools, where he previously held roles as Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer. In these capacities, Dr. Keever has led strategic planning, operations, human resources, technology, and student services, while advancing the division’s Elevate’28 strategic priorities. Under his leadership, WJCC achieved significant improvements in teacher recruitment, student attendance, and school safety protocols.

Prior to his work in WJCC, Dr. Keever held multiple leadership positions in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, including Senior Executive Director for High Schools, high school and middle school principal, and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership, instructional excellence, and organizational improvement.

Dr. Keever holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Old Dominion University and is a licensed Division Superintendent in Virginia. A former classroom teacher and soccer coach, he is deeply committed to holistic student development and cultivating future-ready learning environments. His leadership is grounded in communication, innovation, and building strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the broader community.