Amy Davis
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Accomplished K-12 education leader with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, human resources, financial management, and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies, and best practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director & Director of Communications, Grants, & Federal Programs
Global Scholars Academy & Southern Wake Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall successful leadership and day-to-day management of the school according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors including school culture/climate, instruction, finance, human resources
- Developed communication and marketing strategies that increased projected enrollment for the upcoming school year by 30%
- Fostered effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff
- Established a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
- Developed policies, reports, strategic planning, and presentations for the Board of Directors, Head of School, and other stakeholders
- Craft all sensitive messaging and documents for the Board of Directors and school, particularly that may contain student and personnel information
- Supervises all the federal programs activities including completing any applications, grants, and evaluations
- Interacts with business, community, and local/state leaders regarding developing relationships and networks for the school
- 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.
High School Principal
Eno River Academy
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Established hiring processes and protocols for new staff members along with onboarding programming
- Oversaw all aspects of facility management and maintenance along with budget and resource development
- 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
- Launched new learning programs and systems in response to remote learning due to COVID-19.
Coordinator, Research & Accountability Department
Durham Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed all district grant-related activities from research to development along with implementation and oversight
- Created surveys for various stakeholders (teachers, principals, classified) and generated data reports to share with the Board of Education and Cabinet
- 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.
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
- Collaborated with district content specialists and high school area instructional coaches to maximize student achievement in all academic areas
- Utilized data from state and local testing reports to evaluate and adapt current curriculum programming to improve student achievement and overall success
- Researched, designed, and developed new school models along with innovative programming to meet socio-cultural and academic needs within the district
- Developed and implemented district programs to support and bolster academic performance in state-mandated End-of-Grade, End-of-Course tested subjects, and the ACT, along with Pre-K-12 grade transition
- 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
- Designed, guided, and directed organizational systems, implemented within the district for teachers, academic coaches, and administrators.
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
- Created and spearheaded a Freshmen Advisory Council in which parents, students, and staff meet monthly to discuss issues and concerns that directly impact along with other programming and initiatives such as anti-bullying and character education
- Developed a ninth-grade center faculty retreat to address current working conditions and to create dialogue about how to build a better school climate
- Established and sustained a positive working environment for all staff members through weekly kudos and personalized messages.
English Teacher
Wakefield High School
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Served as testing coordinator, cultivating practices to implement the new graduation exit standards for the Big Five End-of-Course exams
- Created, developed, and implemented a school-wide discipline plan that included the establishment of In School Suspension and a tardy policy
- 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.
English Teacher
Clayton High School
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Designed and implemented curriculum for a freshmen course titled, Essentials of English
- Formulated teaching materials such as handouts, assessments, and projects to complement the Essentials of English curriculum for use by fellow teachers within the school and county
- Prepared and executed lesson plans for the English 10 Writing Test, which increased our school’s proficiency rate from 34% to 70%.
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
- Project Management
- Client Services
- Data Interpretation
- Financial Management
- Human Resources
- Operational planning
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Community Engagement
- Stakeholder Relations
- Innovation and Creativity
Certification
- 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
Activities
- Who’s Who Among American Principals, 2021-2023
- Rebound Alternatives for Youth, Previous Board Member and Vice Chair
- High Point University Doctoral Advisory Committee, Member
- Meredith College Alumnae Board, Previous VP for Outreach
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Educator of Excellence (3 times)
- Wake County Assistant Principal Mentor
- Wake Leadership Academy Participant & Graduate
- Meredith College Outstanding Young Alumnae Award
- Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Award Winner
- Kenan Fellow for Curriculum and Leadership Development
- North Carolina State Turnaround Team Member
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Executive Director & Director of Communications, Grants, & Federal Programs
Global Scholars Academy & Southern Wake Academy
01.2022 - Current
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
01.2002 - 01.2007
English Teacher
Clayton High School
01.1997 - 01.2002
Doctorate in Education Leadership -
High Point University
Masters of School Administration -
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Meredith College
- 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
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