Felicia Denise Davis
Winston-Salem
Summary
Over 25 years of Achievement in Developing Student-Focused Environments to Maximize Learning Self-directed, highly motivated professional with a proven track record in increasing student achievement, closing the achievement gap and managing the daily functions associated with operating a successful school site by being fiscally responsible. Superior leadership competencies include team building, developing solid professional relationships to foster superior working conditions and consistently creating a culture and climate that fosters high expectations and a commitment to excellence for all.
A seasoned education professional with substantial experience in overseeing district-wide academic and operational initiatives. Known for driving improvements in student outcomes and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Highly effective in team collaboration and adaptable to evolving educational needs, displaying strong leadership and communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2021 - Current
- Provide systems and structures of support for principals and other site-based leaders through regular site visits, coaching, and professional learning, and hold them accountable for functioning as instructional leaders who make the learning of all students their number one priority. Supervise, coach, and evaluate 22 principals.
- 40% of South Area schools listed in the top 50% of state for academic growth
- 80% of South Area schools met or exceeded growth
- Oversee and monitor budgets and spending related to all 22 sites
- Create tiered system for principals for support based on needs
- Conduct Site visits to develop principal practice
- Provide on-going coaching to principals in meeting the school and district’s goals
- Observe PLTs, ILT meetings and faculty meetings to provide feedback and support
- Support principals with teacher observation and feedback
- Assist principals in creating a positive climate and culture
- Help principals troubleshoot management issues, data-dives to understand progress of improvement plans and individual student performance, and supporting PD
Interim Area Superintendent – South Area Schools
WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provide systems and structures of support for principals and other site-based leaders through regular site visits, coaching, and professional learning, and hold them accountable for functioning as instructional leaders who make the learning of all students their number one priority. Supervise, coach, and evaluate 22 principals.
School Improvement Director, North and East Area Schools
WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Provide on-site improvement services and support to Turnaround schools within the district that are CSI/TSI. Supported district leaders in their efforts to support schools in sustaining the school improvement efforts that yield positive student outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with the school-based leadership team to develop and implement professional learning to support the needs of the school
- Maintain on-going and frequent assistance to classroom teachers in lesson planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Work collaboratively with federal programs to support the learning goals and student outcomes of the school.
- Plan and assist the school leadership team for district and state improvement meetings
- Serve as the data coach to facilitate the management and interpretation of data necessary to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of Tiers 1, 2, and 3 interventions and School Improvement Plan
- Monitor school operations that are related to school improvement and be able to provide constant feedback on progress to Area Superintendents
Principal, Mango Elementary (Pre-K-5)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tampa, FL
01.2009 - 10.2020
- Enhance teacher instructional delivery through observation and feedback (coaching cycles). Direct, develop and manage all aspects of the school facility and staff; supervise faculty/staff members; responsible for Internal Accounts, FTE, Property Control, Federal Property, Student Nutrition Services and all school-wide monies; responsible for Title 1 Budget, School-wide Staff Development, Mentor Principal for Turnaround Leadership Pathways principals.
- Increased student achievement:
- 2018-19: Double digit increases in FSA ELA, FCAT Science proficiency and Kindergarten readiness scores; increases in FAIR reading comp percentiles and iReady scale scores
- 2017-18: Increased overall points in school grade, resulting in letter grade increase from D to C, double digit increases in FSA ELA proficiency, increases FAIR reading comp percentiles in grades 3, 4, and 5 respectively, increases in iReady diagnostic scale scores in all grade levels; highlighting 1st grade +50, and 2nd grade +35
- 2016 – 2017: Double digit increases in Math FSA and Science FCAT proficiency scores, narrowed the W-H achievement gap by 6 percentage points, and B- H by 3 percentage points
- 2015 – 2016: Double digit FSA ELA and Math proficiency gains in grades 3 and 4; scored in the top 10% of the state for ELA proficiency increase (Governor’s recognition)
Assistant Principal for Elementary Instruction, Mango Elementary School
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tampa, FL
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Curriculum leader of the school; responsible for development and implementation of new subject area curriculum materials math, reading, science, and social studies, for all grade levels (K-5); Testing chairperson for all grade levels including, but not limited to: Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT), Florida Assessment in Reading (FAIR) state testing, SAT-10, and CELLA/WIDA; manage all of the curriculum inventory including developing a system that tracks the checkout of electronic equipment.; Acting Principal whenever the principal was away from the school site.
E. L. Bing Elementary School
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tampa, FL
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Writing Resource Teacher – Lead the school in effective practices for teaching writing, conducted site-based trainings, modeled lessons in classrooms, worked one on one to plan and support teachers of writing, increased school’s writing scores on state’s standardized test (FCAT Writes!)
- Lead Teacher – Mentor teacher, created and conducted site-based PD on effective instructional practices, coordinator PASS Grant ($1,000,000), Extended Learning and Summer Reading Programs.
- Technology Specialist – Created and built first stand-alone, fully functioning networked computer lab for the site, instructed all students in technology practices and procedures, responsible for troubleshooting and repairing technology issues for faculty and staff.
- Intermediate Teacher (4th and 5th grade) - Team Leader, SAC Chair; responsible for the instruction of all core subjects to students; staff trainer.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Innovation; Turnaround Schools
University of South Florida
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Ed Specialist - Educational Innovation; Turnaround Schools
University of South Florida
08-2026
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Organizational management
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder communication
- Leadership development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Educational leadership
- Relationship building and networking
- Professional development planning
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
05.2021 - Current
Interim Area Superintendent – South Area Schools
WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
11.2020 - 04.2021
School Improvement Director, North and East Area Schools
WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
09.2020 - 11.2020
Principal, Mango Elementary (Pre-K-5)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2009 - 10.2020
Assistant Principal for Elementary Instruction, Mango Elementary School
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2005 - 01.2009
E. L. Bing Elementary School
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.1998 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Master of Science - Educational Innovation; Turnaround Schools
University of South Florida
Ed Specialist - Educational Innovation; Turnaround Schools
University of South Florida
RECOGNITIONS & NOTABLES
Member Board of Directors for School Health Alliance, FLODE Dr. Brian Dassler Leadership Academy Graduate, HCEAC Principal of the Year, Five Star School Award, Ida S. Baker Award Teacher of the Year