Dennis Coan

Lynchburg Beacon of Hope

Director of K-12 Programs

After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and teacher licensure, Dennis' career began first as a classroom educator. He spent 10 years at the middle school level and 4 more years teaching at Heritage High School. He simultaneously coached high school cross country for a decade.  

His time spent coordinating a Federal GEAR UP grant at HHS shifted his professional trajectory and provided valuable learning experiences in college and career access.  Now continuing to work with Heritage students as a Future Center Director for Lynchburg Beacon of Hope, Dennis desires to use his varied experiences as a teacher, head coach, and access advisor to provide the greatest opportunities for all students with a high level of support for them and their families.