Amy Davis
Raleigh,NC
Summary
An accomplished education leader with over 25 years' experience and expertise in curriculum, organization development, human resources, data, and finance supporting schools, districts, and non-profits to build a high-achieving, professional, and collaborative community for all.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Owner
Granthropology, LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other K-12 school districts, nonprofits, and businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
Executive Director & Director of Communications, Grants, & Federal Programs
Global Scholars Academy & Southern Wake Academy
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Created instructional support systems that fostered schoolwide academic growth of 10% in less than one year
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Supervised all the federal programs activities including completing any applications, grants, and evaluations
- Acts as a liaison among coordinators, administrators, and other appropriate personnel in the coordination of all state and federal resources to ensure student academic needs are met.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
High School Principal
Eno River Academy
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Established hiring processes and protocols for new staff members along with onboarding programming
- Developed and implemented a professional learning system designed to provide data-driven weekly feedback to educators, evaluating effectiveness, and identifying areas of needed improvement
- Led strategic initiatives for next generation learning, focusing on STEAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion along with culturally responsive teaching and learning.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular professional development workshops and training sessions.
Coordinator, Research & Accountability Department
Durham Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Developed working groups to study certain data points, such as Graduation Cohort Rate, EVAAS Predictor/Teacher Effectiveness Data, suspensions, attendance, literacy, and reading within the district, to identify ways to best meet student needs and direct changes in pedagogy
- Oversaw district research protocol policies for external research agencies and Institutes of Higher Education for conducting research
- Developed new partnerships and opportunities to benefit the district with various external stakeholders.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Area Facilitator for High Schools & Support Services
Durham Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supported 54 schools, serving approximately 33,000 students, with various academic programming needs that ranged from remediation and intervention to enrichment
- Utilized data from state and local testing reports to evaluate and adapt current curriculum programming to improve student achievement and overall success
- Facilitated district-wide best practice and curriculum design trainings and meetings on the tested subjects to ensure vertical and horizontal instructional alignment and promote best teaching practices.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
Building Principal of Ninth Grade Center
Wakefield High School
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Led and supervised the daily scheduling for 50 teachers and staff for the ninth-grade center along with assisting with any discipline, facility, or personnel matters
- Established and sustained a positive working environment for all staff members through weekly kudos and personalized messages.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
English Teacher
Wakefield High School & Clayton High School
08.1997 - 01.2007
- Supported new teachers and mentors as the school's Beginning Teacher/Mentor Coordinator and designed meetings and handouts that helped with the demands of the first years of teaching
- Initiated and executed curriculum development that was adapted by the entire English department to boost overall student achievement.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Education
Doctorate in Education Leadership -
High Point University
High Point, North Carolina05.2017
Masters of School Administration -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina05.2007
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina05.1997
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Program Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Consulting
Certification
- National Board-Certified Teacher AYA/ELA, expires 2023
- State of NC Superintendent Certification, expires 2025
- State of NC Principal Certification, expires 2025
- State of NC English 9-12 Certification, expires 2025
- State of NC Academically/Intellectually Gifted Certification, expires 2025
Training
- Instructional Coaching and Modeling
- Mentoring Novice and Veteran Teachers
- Facilitative Leadership
- Professional Learning Communities
- Crucial Conversations
- Differentiated Instruction
- Adolescent Literacy
- Working with Special Education Students
- Understanding by Design
Timeline
Founder & Owner
Granthropology, LLC
04.2024 - Current
Executive Director & Director of Communications, Grants, & Federal Programs
Global Scholars Academy & Southern Wake Academy
01.2022 - 03.2024
High School Principal
Eno River Academy
01.2019 - 01.2022
Coordinator, Research & Accountability Department
Durham Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
Area Facilitator for High Schools & Support Services
Durham Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015
Building Principal of Ninth Grade Center
Wakefield High School
01.2007 - 01.2011
English Teacher
Wakefield High School & Clayton High School
08.1997 - 01.2007
Doctorate in Education Leadership -
High Point University
Masters of School Administration -
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Meredith College